"Oranges and tangerines are symbols for abundant happiness. The Cantonese word for tangerine, gut, sounds like good luck, while oranges, gum sound like gold. Tangerines with leaves intact assure that one's relationship with the other remains secure. For newlyweds, this represents the branching of the couple into a family with many children. Flowers and Plants Flowers and plants symbolize growth and if a plant blooms on New Year's Day, this will signify a year of prosperity."
"Candies Sweets are served to family and friends when they visit your home during Chinese New Year. The candies are displayed on a Harmony Tray in either groups of nine which sounds like longevity or eight, a homonym for prosperity. Some of the more popular items you will find on the Harmony Tray are: candied melon (symbolizes growth and good health), red melon seeds (represents joy, happiness, truth, many sons and sincerity); candied coconut (encourages togetherness) and lotus seeds (represents fertility)."
Oranges and tangerines symbolize abundant happiness and good fortune, with Cantonese names evoking luck and gold. Tangerines with leaves signify secure relationships and the hope for a branching family. Flowers and plants symbolize growth, and a bloom on New Year's Day indicates a year of prosperity. Flowers enable fruit formation and seed production for the next generation. Sweets on a Harmony Tray are offered to visitors and arranged in groups of nine or eight to represent longevity and prosperity, with specific items representing health, joy, togetherness, and fertility.
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