Chinese New Year’s Fruit Basket Overflowing with Symbolic Significance

The Chinese New Year is right at our doorsteps and we are just about to enter the Year of the Dragon. But before all of this happens, the New Year celebrations will happen and tradition will be fulfilled once more. One tradition that stands out in Chinese culture which is also the focus of this article is the art of gifting fruit baskets. Apart from the fact that fruits are both delicious and healthy gifts to give anyone, there is also a lot of symbolism behind each of these fruits. Learn about the symbolic significance of the most common Chinese New Year fruits in the next paragraphs.

Symbolic Fruits and Their Meanings

• Oranges and Tangerines

When it comes to the Chinese New Year, oranges and tangerines are definitely some of the top fruits to add to your fruit basket. These vibrant citrus fruits are not just sweet and juicy, they actually carry a deeper meaning which makes them great for Chinese New Year gifting. They symbolize good luck and prosperity; even the almost perfectly round shapes of the fruits mirror the shape of the coins, which is another emphasis on the wish for wealth and abundance in the coming year.

The fact that a fruit is so sweet and delectable does not mean it will make an acceptable gift especially if it does not have any relevant symbolism towards the Chinese New Year; this shows just how important symbolism is when it comes to Chinese culture. For oranges and tangerines, these fruits have, over the years, embedded themselves into the fabric of the New Year culture and even other Chinese celebrations.

• Pomelos

The pomelo fruit, with its large, yellow-green juicy exterior, is considered as a promise of prosperity for the new year when it is given as a gift. Peel back this layer and the sweet yet tangy taste of the fruit is just another reminder of the abundance and wealth that the fruit represents. This association of the pomelo fruit with wealth and abundance is not a recent development. Deeply rooted in Chinese folklore is the legend that says, that the larger the pomelo is, the more the prosperity it brings. Some families even place the fruit in strategic places around their homes to attract abundance.

Using the fruit as a major element in decorative displays is just one of the many traditional uses the fruit has. The fruit also has a pleasing, fragrant aroma which when spread across a room takes the festive spirit in the atmosphere to the next level. Finally, families exchange this wonder fruit during the Lunar New Year as tokens of good fortune.

• Apples

Crisp and succulent, when it comes to taste, apples are always going to be one of the top choices of people around the world. However, as you now understand, taste is not the only factor determining what makes a great Chinese New Year fruit basket. Thankfully, apples shine in other areas too. They are believed to bring harmony and unity to the Chinese culture. They are believed to foster a collective spirit and make people work towards peaceful relationships. This can be traced to the pronunciation of these words. In Mandarin, the word for apple is “pingguo”. It sounds so similar to the Mandarin word for peace, “pingan”, doesn’t it?

The fact has been established that apples’ symbolism is a good match for the Chinese New Year. So, how do you incorporate the fruit into your celebrations? You can start by decorating your space with apples so they can add to that festive ambience. Intertwine them with red ribbons and decorate more rooms with them. Lastly, gifting people around you gift baskets containing pomelo will always be an amazing idea.

• Persimmons

The persimmon has a sweet and slightly tangy flavour; talk about a delightful metaphor for the sweetness of life that comes with prosperity. The rich, orange hue of the fruit is another indication as to why it is said to represent prosperity and good fortune in Chinese culture.

Apart from their symbolic significance as a gift in a Chinese New Year gift basket, it is not surprising that persimmons find their way into different Chinese New Year dishes. From sweet desserts to the main delicacies, persimmons are so versatile that they taste absolutely delicious in all these different kinds of dishes.

Perfect Chinese New Year Fruit Baskets

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3. Prosperous Spring Japanese/Korean Fruit Basket with Peninsula CNY Pudding

You could decide to send any random gift basket to your family and friends this Chinese New Year. Or you can decide to do it the proper, traditional way which, of course, your parents and older relatives would appreciate even more. Our Prosperous Spring Japanese/Korean Fruit Basket with Peninsula CNY Pudding is a proper traditional fruit basket that will get the job done effortlessly.

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