Sugared Almonds
How do you choose sugared almonds? What is the right color for each occasion?
Traditionally, sugared almonds are made with almonds, and the best and most expensive are from Avola.
Recently, however, many other flavors have been created, including chocolate and various fillings.
Let's see how to choose the color and type of sugared almonds depending on the occasion.
The Number
The choice of the number of sugared almonds also has a very specific meaning, and they are usually arranged in odd numbers.
1 a single sugared almond symbolizes the uniqueness of the event.
3 three sugared almonds symbolize the couple and their child.
5 five sugared almonds represent a wish for health, wealth, happiness, longevity, and fertility
The Color
Colors have a specific meaning.
For a birth or baptism, sugared almonds should be chosen according to the baby's gender: blue for a boy and pink for a girl. Sometimes, to symbolize the child's innocence and purity, you can also choose white almond sugared almonds, or four white almond sugared almonds and one pink or blue chocolate-covered one.
For a Confirmation or First Communion, white almond sugared almonds are definitely the traditional choice, but for Confirmation, you can also choose four white sugared almonds and one red one.
For an 18th birthday, the color of the sugared almonds is green, symbolizing wishes for the life ahead! This color is also chosen for engagement parties and marriage promises.
For a graduation or doctoral degree instead, you choose red sugared almonds, but you can also change the color depending on the faculty from which the degree was obtained. Black sugared almonds for Architecture and Engineering, lilac for the Faculty of Languages, yellow for Economics, blue for a Law degree, and white for Literature.
For a wedding, white almond sugared almonds are usually chosen, but you can actually choose any colors you prefer, perhaps matching the decorations.
For a 25th wedding anniversary, the preferred color is definitely silver, while for a 50th, it is gold.
For birthdays, sugared almonds are not mandatory, but they are an original and charming idea and can be paired with party favors: in this case, you have complete freedom to choose the flavors and colors!