Fruity Symbolism APPLE
   apples symbolize safety and peace in China because the Chinese word for apple,<em>ping guo,</em>shares the same sound as the word for safety,<em>ping an.</em>Accordingly,apples r a welcome fruit in winter,esp. during Chinese New Year celebration .Most families will have a big plate of apples on prominent display.By having apples at home ,the Chinese hope to have a New Year free of troubles and turbulence.
PEARS
  pears r not used as gifts or displays Chinese holidays.This is because pears r called<em> li</em> in Chinese and this is the same sound as the word for "seperation."Therefore ,it is traditionally bad luck to have pears during family celebrations and holidays.
PEACHES
   The Chinese believe peaches r one of the healthiest fruits a person can eat,and that they will extend one's lifespan if eaten regularly.For that reason,peaches r a symbol of longevity.They r great giftes for elderly people because they serve to wish them a long and healthy life.
POMEGRANATES
  its easy to figure out why pomegranates r luckey fruits!Its many seeds mean fertility in China.Traditionally,the Chinese believe it is a blessing to have many children and grandchildren.even today,despite the government's"one-child"policy for each couple.it is still a good gesture to give pomegranates as gifts to newlywed couples.