why is an apple associated with teachers?
2006-07-10 19:29:38 · 3 answers · asked by lisathebestone 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
In the United States, Denmark and Sweden, an apple (polished) is a traditional gift for a teacher. This stemmed from the fact that teachers during the 16th to 18th centuries were poorly paid, so parents would compensate the teacher by providing food. As apples were a very common crop, teachers would often be given baskets of apples by students. As wages increased, the quantity of apples was toned down to a single fruit.
Also: A is for apple
Also: Apple = "A"
students may give an apple to show the teacher that the wish to acheive an "A"
2006-07-10 19:35:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
because farmer kids would bring them produce to pay tuition back in the day
2006-07-10 19:34:54 · answer #2 · answered by Mac Momma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is it? i didn't know that.
2006-07-10 19:33:01 · answer #3 · answered by yukki_b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋