Later it evolved as the colonial symbol of hospitality when sea captains upon their return would spear a precious pineapple on the gate announcing to friends that the captain was home and all were welcome.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Pineapple
The "Pyne Fruit" ,or Pineapple was first mentioned in the 16th century when seafaring colonist brought it back from the Caribbean as a possible cash crop to be farmed in Virginia.
Later it evolved as the colonial symbol of hospitality when sea captains upon their return would spear a precious pineapple on the gate announcing to friends that the captain was home and all were welcome.
Thank you,Renolda :)
Later it evolved as the colonial symbol of hospitality when sea captains upon their return would spear a precious pineapple on the gate announcing to friends that the captain was home and all were welcome.
I have a similar one :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, I seen your blog ...it is very similar:)
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