What's the history behind how the red apple is an icon for primary school?

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2007-09-06 21:15:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia

During fruit shortages students would give their teachers presents of apples at the start of the day.

2007-09-06 21:40:49 · answer #1 · answered by . 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

A reference to the story of Snow White ?

With the teacher as the wicked witch ?

2007-09-07 08:18:11 · answer #2 · answered by Beardo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I guess they prefer it because it is easy to draw and to pronounce and it has a beautiful color!

2007-09-07 05:33:52 · answer #3 · answered by Cherry Pie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋