What does the date of delivery mean?

In the traditional culture of China, giving dates is an auspicious and blessing act. Jujube trees are long-lived and nutritious, so people give dates, which means giving gifts of life and wealth. Besides, in some parts of China, it is also auspicious to give dates. For example, during the Double Ninth Festival, people give chrysanthemum cakes wrapped in dates as gifts, hoping that their elders will be healthy, have a harmonious family and have a smooth career.

The custom of giving dates is not modern, and its history can be traced back to ancient China. The earliest record appeared in Shangshu. When Jie is in power, he will use dates to show his respect for the people. According to legend, in the Spring and Autumn Period, there was a man named Zhao Wei in the State of Qi, who often sent date palms to the people when they were in trouble to express their concern and warmth. Since then, the delivery date has become a custom, which has been passed down to this day.

With the development of society, the form and application of jujube delivery are constantly changing. The scene of modern people giving dates has expanded from traditional holiday gifts to birthdays, weddings and other occasions. In addition to the traditional gift food, jujube, there are many jujube-themed gifts, such as jujube cakes and jujube gift boxes, which incorporate modern design elements and are more in line with the aesthetics and needs of contemporary people.