Description Drawstring pouch This elegant organza bonbonniere drawstring pouch is perfect for any occasion. Fresh almonds have a bittersweet taste, which represents life. ITALIAN WEDDINGS: Five almonds signify the five wishes for the bride and groom: health, wealth, happiness, fertility, and longevity. These almonds decorate each place setting as favors. GREEK WEDDINGS: Sugarcoated almonds in traditional Greek weddings are called *koufeta*. Odd numbers are indivisible, symbolizing how the newlyweds will share everything and remain undivided. Tradition holds that if an unmarried woman puts the almonds under her pillow, she’ll dream of her future husband. MIDDLE EASTERN WEDDINGS: Candy-covered almonds, or mlabas, are considered aphrodisiacs and are always on hand at weddings and other important celebrations. Jordan Almonds make great wedding favors. Wrap a cluster in tulle tied with ribbon, pack a few in boxes (made of sugar, straw, paper, metal, or plastic), stuff some in decorative bags, or pour a handful into champagne glasses or glass bowls. POEM: Jordan Almonds for Thee: Five sugared almonds for each guest to eat To remind us that life is both bitter and sweet. Five wishes for the new husband and wife. We wish them: Health, wealth, happiness, children, and a long life! Tradition suggests using five Jordan Almonds for each guest. One to signify health, one for wealth, one for longevity, one for fertility and one for happiness. Traditional colors are: White for Weddings Silver for 25th Anniversaries or at Weddings to look forward to the 25th! Gold for 50th Anniversaries or at Weddings to look forward to the 50th! Blue or Pink for Christenings and Baby Showers Red for Graduations Green for Engagements. Not all colors are used to match the wedding color theme, cultural backgrounds, or just the marrieds favorite colors! smooth, textured, spherical, oval, teardrop, heart-shaped with centers of almonds in party favors. These are just a few of the myriad colors, tastes and shapes of jordan almonds. The little sugar-coated candies present at every important occasion!
