But there was a custom that is followed here at Christmas that is different. Notice this picture:
So did you guess? Apples! Yes, they give apples for Christmas gifts. Why? Because the Chinese name for apple is pingguo and the word for peace is ping'an. Very similiar. They were surprised to find out we don't have this custom. Funny, huh!
I now know why a young man sitting next to me on the bus pulled an apple from his bag and gave it to me. I was thinking that was strange but not now. Next time, I will wish him peace, too.
Love and hugs......Cindy