Why do people eat apples on Christmas Eve in China? Are there any taboos or rules?
The day before Christmas is also called Christmas Eve. After it was introduced to China, it became the well-known Christmas Eve due to the popularity of the peace apple. So, why do people eat apples on Christmas Eve in China and are there any taboos or regulations? "The Book of Rites: Monthly Ordinances" says: "The month of mid-winter is called Changyue." "Chang means full." Therefore, the eleventh month of the lunar calendar is also called Changyue. In this November of the lunar calendar in 2021, Mr. Shui Mo will spend a happy month with you.Why do Chinese people eat apples on Christmas Eve?Giving apples on Christmas Eve is because the “ping” in “apple” sounds the same as the “ping” in “peace”, which reflects the local Chinese culture.Chinese people pay more attention to homophones. For example, on the wedding night, peanuts, red dates and lotus seeds are placed under the quilt, which means "giving birth to a son soon". The “ping” in “apple” has the same pronunciation as the “ping” in “peace”, so the Chinese people attach the auspicious meaning of “peace” to apple. So there was a custom of giving apples on Christmas Eve. Since the apples received on Christmas Eve have to be eaten, some people joke: If you like someone, give him/her an apple; if you hate someone, let many people give him/her many apples. Are there any taboos?Contraindications:When sending apples, be careful not to choose an unlucky number and don't send them when it's inconvenient for the other person to avoid failing to convey your thoughts. Be careful when eating apples. Make sure to wash them thoroughly and peel them before eating. Especially on this day, the artificial fruit wax that merchants put on apples may be ingested by you. Eating too much of this substance can easily cause poisoning and affect your health. Pay attention to: 1. Patients with ulcerative colitis, leukopenia, prostate hypertrophy, etc. should not eat apples, especially raw apples, otherwise it will aggravate the condition or affect the treatment effect. 2. Apples and radishes are incompatible. Apples are rich in plant pigments. If eaten together with radishes, they will be decomposed by the stomach and intestines and produce substances that inhibit thyroid function and induce goiter. 3. Patients with diabetes and nephritis should pay attention to the amount of apples they eat, after all, apples contain a lot of sugar. 4. Apple seeds are more nutritious, but they also contain toxins, so never eat apple cores. Eating too much is bad for your health. 5. Apples and milk should not be eaten together. The reaction between fruit acid and protein in milk will produce calcium precipitates, which can cause stones. Although your life's destiny is already determined, you can understand and grasp your future fortune in advance. Click on the [Premium Calculation] below to calculate your latest fortune! |
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