"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."
"The Chinese firmly believe that without flowers, there would be no formation of any fruits to bear seeds for the next generation. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to have flowers and floral decorations in the home to begin a new year. 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."
Oranges and tangerines symbolize abundant happiness, with Cantonese pronunciations linking tangerines to good luck and oranges to wealth. Tangerines with leaves intact symbolize secure relationships and the hope for a large family among newlyweds. Flowers and plants represent growth and signal prosperity when they bloom on New Year’s Day. Flowers are believed necessary for fruit formation and the continuation of future generations. Sweets are offered to visitors and displayed on a Harmony Tray in groups associated with longevity or prosperity. Common Harmony Tray items each carry specific symbolic meanings related to health, joy, togetherness, and fertility.
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