Pomegranates: a symbol of suffering and resurrection or of sweetness and the heavenly kingdom if you're a Christian. In Islam, they are a symbol of paradise. In Hinduism, a symbol of prosperity and fertility.
Walking past this window in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, they seemed to me to be a symbol of extreme wealth. How else to consign three to the role of window dressing--along with some very lovely red berries?
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Passion fruit in our country is yellow in color but I think they taste the same. Nice photo.
ReplyDeletemiss so much Brasil....sweet and delicious..
ReplyDeletehave a nice sunday, Sandy
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Sandy, It is different for me to see the pomegranates used as decoration. They are sweet and delicious.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely picture
ReplyDeleteThere are differences on how we use the pomegranates, still pomegranates will be pomegranates...thanks for the informative post my friend. I've learned again.
ReplyDeleteinteresting quite popular these days I had a pom- blueberry drink last night - too sweet sandy
ReplyDeleteAnd in Pragmatism they represent an awful lot of work for the payoff. ;)
ReplyDeleteThey do make a lovely photo though.
I had no idea they were so important in various religions! Very informative post.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the interesting picture and information. I've never seen pomegranates used as a decoration before.
ReplyDeletebeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThought you meant they grew that way -- I know they grew on trees because we had one when I lived in Hawaii. Now, I wait for the season to see them in the stores and this year I bought 9 of them before there were no more and I ate them all myself! Yesterday, I saw them with just the red seeds in a package at the grocery store! Heck, half the fun is eating them straight from the peel!
ReplyDeleteYours Romãs are big and have a nice color.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
Beautiful fruits.
ReplyDeleteNuts in May
Wow this is lovely!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot Sandy.
Have nice week ahead.
Sandy: A colorful mixture of fruit in display.
ReplyDeleteSandy, I'm fine now! I love your pomegranates! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful capture, Sandy! Love the rich color! Such a bright spot on a cold winter day! Interesting information, too. Always learn something when I come here! Have a great day!
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Hi Sandy !! Beautiful post and beautiful shot !! great
ReplyDeleteAnd tricky to eat...but yummy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a coincidence, I just made some pomegranite tea to drink while reading some blogs. They do make for a pretty picture.
ReplyDeleteInteresting post Sandy. I didn't know about all the different symbolism attached. Beautiful in the window but it does seem like they should be eaten.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea of their symbolism but they sure do make a pretty picture.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful photo, Sandy!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know the meaning of this fruit to the different religions.
Good week for you, dear!
lovely - thought they were tomatoes.
ReplyDeletecool photo. I like pomegranates alone or in salad or just to look at while growing on trees.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful way to give a Christmas window box a pop of color.Interesting symbolisms with the pomegranete!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing find, Sandy!
ReplyDeleteChinese symbol of many descendants...
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Beautiful window decor. I would spend a lot of time finishing one.
ReplyDeleteA nice info on the pomegranates.
They do make a handsome window decoration, and a great photograph!
ReplyDeleteI've never eaten one (or the seeds, or whatever you eat). I was thinking about that the other day. I think this will be the year I try pomegranate. It seems very trendy though and I'm not normally trendy.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a very meaning-filled fruit that pomegranates hold an esteemed position in different faiths and religions. Sure makes a great window eye-catcher, too.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen anything like it. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteLot of symbolism and excellent fruit too. wonderful red color
ReplyDeleteI am amazed to see the picture of passionate fruits. It was nice going through your blog. Keep up the good work. Cheers :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing some info. Here in UAE, every arabic kitchen and table has these kind of fruit ( well to those house and palaces that I visited) and good to know the reason why.
ReplyDeleteand you never fail to bring out great things on your post.
ReplyDeleteThis is very creative, Sandy! The pomegranate goes well with the red berries and the blue box creates a beautiful contrast. :)
ReplyDeleteI would have wanted to eat them, lol. :)
ReplyDeleteHow lovely, this would be a great Ruby Tuesday as well Sandy!
ReplyDeletei see so much red =P
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.