2. "Orange" and "sincerity" are homophonic, so sending oranges to the opposite sex on Christmas Eve represents sincerity for love, that is, sincerity. There is also a saying that girls send apples to boys, suggesting that their love can last forever, and the other party can send oranges as a gift to express their sincere love for girls.
Orange legend
There is an old medicine farmer on the East China Sea who often goes to the island to collect medicine to treat the people. One autumn, the old drug farmer drove a boat to an unknown island. When he was walking, he was suddenly attracted by a green tree in a distant valley. This tree is like a big umbrella, with layers of green leaves and little golden spots. It's autumn, and it's still full of vitality.
He walked along the rugged rocks to the bottom of the valley and found that the tree was similar to the oranges planted in his family, and the branches were covered with small and many golden fruits. He picked a fruit and put it in his mouth. He felt that the juice was sweet and fragrant, and it was more delicious than oranges.
The old farmer was very happy. He picked all the fruits from the tree and took them home. The news of the old medicine cash fruit spread in the village, and many people came to see the novelty. The old drug farmer warmly received and invited everyone to taste the fruit, but he dared not invite everyone to eat more. He doesn't know the characteristics of this fruit himself.
A few days later, a miracle appeared. The children of two neighbors are sallow and emaciated. After eating the fruit, their faces turned rosy. The old farmer knows that this kind of fruit is not only delicious, but also a good medicine. ?