Why do people give apples at Christmas? The custom of giving apples at Christmas is only popular in China.

Christmas 2016 is coming soon, and the price of Christmas apples will go up again. Do you know why apples are given at Christmas? Next, let’s take a look at the meaning of giving apples at Christmas.

The meaning of giving apples at Christmas

Every Christmas, apples become a must-have holiday gift. It’s not just because apples are economical, but mainly because apples have rich connotations. The homonym of “apple” is “pingguo”, which means peace and harmony. Giving apples, which symbolize peace, to your friends is not only a good blessing to them, but also a way to maintain friendly relations among relatives and friends.

The origin of giving apples at Christmas

It is said that the tradition of giving apples at Christmas originated from the Czech Republic and Germany. In the Czech Republic, apples represent predictions for the coming year. They would cut the apple in half, and if they could see the core at the first cut, it would indicate good luck in the coming year, but if not, it would indicate bad luck in the coming year. In Germany, apples represent a kind of praise for children. Legend has it that Santa Claus will dress up as a holy child and roam around in a two-wheeled carriage, then observe people's behavior. He will put apples, nuts, candies and other prizes in the shoes of those who behave well, especially children, while bad children who behave poorly will be whipped. The custom of giving apples at Christmas represents the giver's blessing to the receiver for a safe and peaceful new year. This custom actually only exists in China.