Gifts of Fruit are a Holiday Tradition

There are a lot of traditions that make the holidays special, and one of the most special is the tradition of giving gifts of fruit to family and friends. Gifts of fruit have been given as gifts during the holiday season for centuries. Throughout history many cultures gave gifts of fruit baked into some type of fruit cake to preserve it, so that it could be eaten throughout the year. Dried fruitcakes have been found that date back to the Roman era. Today gifts of fruit are usually given in baskets or in pretty fruit assortments that feature the best Florida citrus fruit. But fruitcakes are still popular among people who honor old Christmas traditions and want to give their loved ones a traditional gift each year. It’s even becoming popular to bake your own fruitcake to share with your friends and family members during the holidays.

One of the reasons why gifts of fruit are so popular during the holidays today is because the best and most rare of citrus fruits, the Honeybell, is only available during the Christmas season. Honeybells come into season around the time Christmas comes and are in season for just a few weeks afterward. Festive Honeybells are shaped like Christmas bells and have a tangy sweetness that is unlike any other citrus fruit, which is why gifts of fruit that have Honeybells included sell out practically every year. The high demand for Honeybells means that if you don’t order your gifts of fruit early you may not be able to send your loved ones the sweet and delicious Honeybell gifts you want to send them. Citrus growers who feature Honeybells say that you should order gifts of fruit that have Honeybells in them as early as possible. You can order Honeybell gifts up to a year in advance and then when the Honeybells are in season they will be shipped.

This year continue the grand holiday tradition of giving gifts of fruit. Go online now and shop for gifts featuring exotic Honeybells as well as fresh and fabulous Florida oranges, grapefruit and tangerines. You will be able to get all of your holiday shopping done early and get all your gifts paid for before the Christmas sales even start and you’ll get to share the tradition of holiday gifts of fruit with those you love.

Taste the Sunshine with Hale Groves

At Hale Groves, we believe the best gifts come from the land, not a factory. For generations, our fruit has been grown slowly under the Florida sun, picked at its peak, and delivered fresh to your door. From sweet Navel Oranges to rare Honeybells, every gift shares the simple joy of real flavor—perfect for holidays, milestones, or everyday moments worth celebrating.

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