Honeybells are a Sweet Holiday Tradition

Is it a tradition in your family to give Honeybells for the holidays? In thousands of families it is, and thousands more start giving Honeybells, oranges, and grapefruits as a holiday tradition every year. Giving citrus fruit during the Christmas season is a tradition that goes back thousands of years and spans many different countries. Throughout most of Europe in the Middle Ages oranges and other citrus fruits were one of the most prized holiday gifts to receive. Poor people would save for an entire year to save up the money to buy one or two oranges to give to their families as holiday gifts. That’s because fruit and other things like spices were very difficult to get in those days. Ships had to make long and very dangerous trips to places like India and China to get them, so once the items arrived in Europe they would be extremely expensive. But people really needed the Vitamin C and other vitamins and minerals in fresh fruit during the cold European winters when fresh fruit simply wasn’t available. So getting fresh oranges at Christmas was a cause for celebration, just like getting a top of the line HD TV would be today.

Honeybells are the perfect fruit to give at Christmas to continue this time honored tradition of giving citrus fruit for the holidays. Honeybells are only available from December through early January, and the fact that they are only available during the holiday season makes them even more special as a holiday treat. The unique bell shape of the Honeybell also makes it ideal for Christmas because it looks like a festive holiday bell ringing in Christmas cheer. Honeybells in Christmas stockings is a tradition that can be passed down from generation to generation, tying a family together through the years. If you haven’t started the tradition of giving citrus fruit at the holidays why not start this year by giving delicious and sweet Honeybells as holiday stocking stuffers? Honeybells usually sell out quickly though so be sure to order them as early as you can to make sure that you are able to get some. Because these unique fruits are so prized many orchards sell out of them long before the first one is picked. Order early and you can start a great new tradition with your family this year.

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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