The Chinese word for apple “ping guo” has the same sound "ping" as Chinese word for Christmas Eve "ping'an ye" (meaning safe/peaceful Christmas eve), so Chinese give each other apples instead of giving gifts!
One of my colleagues today told that last year she got like 20 apples from her students...so imagine...3 kg of apples...each apple in it`s own present wrap... :)
And, of course, apple business is booming (and prices sky-rocketing), so no apple shopping for me today ;)
So yes...once again Christmas in China :)...watching LOVE ACTUALLY moviefor the mood, some Latvian sweets already brought by Santa for the sweetness and a branch of pine tree pretending to be a Christmas tree ;)
And it`s confirmed: Chinese wine (at least the one in the picture) can perfectly be used for making mulled wine ;)
And of course many opportunities for shiny shopping :)
Sooo....Merry Christmas & many apples to you and your loved ones!!! :)
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