Generally speaking, apples are delivered on Christmas Eve, and the day before Christmas is Christmas Eve. For foreigners, the meaning of Christmas Eve is somewhat similar to New Year's Eve in China, but the custom of delivering apples is unique to China.
When will the apples arrive at Christmas in 2022?
Apple usually delivers goods on Christmas Eve, but it can also be delivered at Christmas, usually in the morning or after work. "Ping An Fruit" is composed of beautiful-looking apples, mostly red snake fruit and green snake fruit, and of course some domestic red Fuji apples are packaged as "Ping An Fruit". It is said that the "fruit of peace" symbolizes peace and harmony. The reason why "apple" is the first choice of "safe fruit" is that it takes the pronunciation of "apple". In foreign countries, because there is no homophonic sound between apples and peaceful nights, there is no such thing as a peaceful fruit. Non-Christians in China have influenced the religious habits of Christians. In many churches in China, it has become a routine to send apples to Christmas Eve.
Why do you send apples at Christmas and its significance
1. Every Christmas, apples become a necessary holiday gift. Not only because of the economic benefits of apple, but also because of its rich connotation. Apple's homonym is "Apple", which means peace and harmony. Giving the apple symbolizing peace to friends around us is not only a good blessing to friends around us, but also one of the ways to maintain friendly relations between relatives and friends.
It is said that the origin of sending apples at Christmas comes from Czech and Germany. In the Czech Republic, Apple represents the forecast for the coming year. They will cut apples. If you can see the apple core at first, it indicates good luck in the coming year. If not, it means bad luck in the coming year. In Germany, apples represent a compliment to children. Legend has it that Santa Claus will wander around in a two-wheeled carriage dressed as a holy boy and then observe people's behavior. People who behave well, especially children who behave well, will put a lot of prizes such as apples, nuts and sugar in children's shoes, and bad children who behave badly will get a whip. However, the custom of sending apples at Christmas means that people who send apples send apples and wish those who receive fruits peace in the new year. In fact, it is only available in China.
Can Christmas presents be delivered in advance? Yes
Christmas presents are given at different times in different areas. For example, in Italy, Christmas presents can be given on the morning of Christmas Eve. In most parts of Germany, it will be placed on children's pillows on Christmas Eve. In Britain, Ireland, Sweden and other countries, Christmas presents are usually given on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning.
Under normal circumstances, gifts can be given from Christmas Eve to the end of Christmas. Christmas Eve is also considered as a time when Santa Claus and other similar people in other areas give presents to good children everywhere. In Italy, presents are opened on the morning of Christmas Eve, while in Britain, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Portugal and Poland, Christmas presents are usually opened on the night of Christmas Eve or on the morning of Christmas Day. In most parts of Germany, people will open Christmas presents on Christmas Eve.
Traditional Christmas gifts from different countries
Britain: British people pay the most attention to eating at Christmas. Food includes roast pig, turkey, Christmas pudding, Christmas meat pie and so on. Every family member has a gift, and so do servants. All the presents are delivered on Christmas morning. Some Christmas carolers will sing good news from door to door. They will be invited into the house by their hosts and offered refreshments or small gifts.
United States: Because the United States is a multi-ethnic country, it is also the most complicated situation for Americans to celebrate Christmas. Immigrants from different countries still follow the customs of their motherland. However, at Christmas, American doors are decorated with garlands and other unique arrangements.
France: Most adults in France go to church to attend midnight mass on Christmas Eve. After that, the family went to the oldest married brother or sister's house for a reunion dinner. This kind of party is to discuss important things at home, but in case of family discord, it will be reconciled afterwards, so Christmas is a kind day in France.
Spain: Spanish children will leave their shoes outside the door or outside the window to receive Christmas presents. Many cities have gifts for the most beautiful children. Cows can also get good treatment on that day. It is said that when Jesus was born, a cow blew on him to keep warm.