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New Year celebrations are an unforgettable affair. Every year, we usher in a new phase in our lives by getting rid of bad juju and welcoming auspicious energy. When you think of the new year, do you think of firecrackers, music, and spectacle? Or do you think of food, food, and more food? Well, you certainly can’t associate one without the other, as what celebration is complete without a wondrous feast?
One thing that never goes away on the new year spread is fruits! Fruits of all kinds don our dinner table during the time of sweet festivities. But have you ever wondered what meaning each fruit carries? Read on to find out.
1. Oranges
An auspicious symbol of a better year ahead, oranges are widely displayed as house decorations or exchanged as gifts during the Chinese New Year. Not only do they also represent happiness, but the Chinese words for ‘tangerine’ and ‘orange’ closely resemble the words for ‘luck’ and ‘wealth’ respectively. These bright, vibrant fruits also symbolise prosperity for the upcoming year.
2. Kiwi
This luscious fruit represents plenty of achievement for you and bodes tidings of good fortune. While the hairy skin of the fruit symbolises obstacles to come, how easy it is to peel the fruit represents how smoothly you’ll overcome the hardships.
3. Grapes
Grapes represent luxury and wealth, as they were eaten by royal families in historic times. Grapes are also a symbol of an abundance of harvest since they grow in bunches. There also lies meaning in their colours. Green grapes mean vitality and prosperity, while purple grapes carry respect and elegance.
4. Apple
The Chinese word for apple closely resembles the word ‘harmony’. Chinese individuals believe that they can have a life full of harmonious relationships by eating the crunchy fruit. Most people buy apples for friends and relatives as gifts.
5. Pear
In China, pears represent immortality along with prosperity, as pear trees have been known to exist for a long time. In Korean culture, however, pears symbolise grace and comfort. Korean legends say pears also provide the gift of fertility to women, so it’s an excellent fruit for newlyweds to have on their table.
6. Pomegranate
Pomegranates are also a natural mainstay for the Chinese New Year. Similar to pears, their colourful seeds also symbolise fertility and the vibrant red represents a large family. Additionally, they’re perfectly healthy to eat, with antioxidants and vitamin C to help your immune system while the celebrations abate.
Conclusion
Each fruit on your table definitely carries a meaningful trait with them. Keep them to heart and choose the right ones, so you get precisely what you wish for during the new year.
Putting these fruits as part of your new year spread is easy. You can order fresh fruit hampers in Singapore online. Just make sure to provide a lead time for delivery, and you’ll have it ready right in time for the new year, or in fact, any occasion.
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