Who can resist the sweet crispness of a big juicy apple? I know I can't! Apples are by far my favorite fruit but they are more than just a healthy snack. Apples play a prominent role in our society not only as a part of our diet but as a symbol of our values and beliefs. Who hasn�t heard of the old adage "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" or noticed an apple connected with school and education? But did you know that other sayings such as "tis better to give than to recieve" are dervided from phrases like "better is the apple you give than get?"
Throughout the ages, apples have been incorporated into many traditions. Ancient weddings often used apples as symbols of future fortunes and happiness. In the Bible, the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden is often depicted as an apple. Greek mythology frequently uses the fruit in their literature. Today, in the United States, many celebrations would be incomplete without apples. Halloween is filled with apple bobbing and caramel apples. Plates full of fresh apple pie and vanilla ice cream are feasted upon on the Fourth of July and in the winter months we warm up with piping hot apple cider.
The apple business has boomed to a 1.5 billion dollar industry in America. After China, the United States is the second largest apple producing followed by Turkey, Italy, and France. Apples clearly play an important role in our society. This site serves as an informational tool to become more savvy about one of America's favorite fruits.
Bon Appetit!
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