The day before Christmas is called Christmas Eve. Before Christmas Eve, a kind of gift called "Ping An Fruit" began to pass quietly in people's hands.
It is understood that "Ping An Fruit" is decorated with imported apples with bright colors and good looks, mostly red snake fruits and green snake fruits, and of course, domestic red Fuji apples are packaged as "Ping An Fruit". It is said that "safe fruit" symbolizes peace and harmony. The reason why "apple" is the first choice for "safe fruit" is to take the pronunciation of "apple".
It is said that fruit merchants dress up as "safe fruit" inspired by young people. At the beginning, some young people bought one or two imported apples, then took them to the gift shop for packaging, and prepared to give them to their good friends as gifts on Christmas Eve. This "business opportunity" was immediately captured by savvy businessmen.
Most of the people who are interested in this new thing are teenagers. They all think it's worthwhile to give a gift with "peace" meaning to their friends with 5 yuan money. It seems that Christmas Eve is quietly conveying the "fruit of peace" in people's hands, and at the same time, it is also conveying a beautiful blessing.
However, it is said that the custom of sending Christmas fruits on Christmas Eve is unique to China.
Because people in China pay more attention to homophony, such as putting peanuts, red dates and lotus seeds under the quilt at the wedding night, which means "early (jujube) gives birth to a precious child".
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Apple's "Ping" is homophonic with the "Ping" of peace, which is the auspicious meaning of apple's "Peace" in China.
So there is the custom of sending apples on Christmas Eve.
Those who send apples on behalf of others wish those who receive the fruits of peace and security in the new year.
Note: the apples received on Christmas Eve are to be eaten! !