The term "rosary" comes from the Latin word rosarium, meaning "garland of roses," symbolizing the Virgin Mary. Hence pink is a very appropriate colour. The rosary has evolved over centuries, with its roots traceable to early Christian practices of repetitive prayer. By the 12th century, the practice of reciting 150 Hail Marys, mirroring the 150 Psalms, gained popularity. St. Dominic is traditionally credited with promoting the rosary's spread in the 13th century, although its development was gradual rather than the result of a single founder