Why Fruit Cakes are a Popular Christmas Dessert Choice

When you think of Christmas, what comes to mind? For many people, they often think of the presents wrapped under the trees, the cute clothes that are all about Christmas, the gatherings that have tons of food and family, and the like. Some people automatically think of Fruit Cake. So, where do fruit cakes come into play when it comes to artificial Christmas trees?

First, let’s take a look at the history and traditions associated with fruit cakes. Fruit cakes were once thought to be something that only those who were influential and powerful were able to make. This is due to the number of fruits that are in the cake. It was only made during the holidays, so it became something that people started to associate with the holidays. What is even more interesting is that there was even a type of “fruit cake” that was enjoyed by ancient Romans. It has a rich history, but today the reputation of the fruit cake is one that usually is accompanied by a sigh and a roll of the eyes. Fruit cake is no longer considered a delicacy as we have tons of holiday desserts that are taking center stage. So, how do you keep the tradition of the fruit cake alive if you don’t like fruit cake?

The Rise of Artificial Christmas Trees

Use the fruits that are contained in a fruit cake to help you with decorating your artificial Christmas tree. You are going to find that this can be a great theme and it does help you keep the fruit cake alive and well…without having to eat it. The fruits in a fruit cake vary from recipe to recipe. However, many people put cranberries, pineapple, apricots and other types of fruit into these cakes. While you don’t want to hang real fruit on your tree, there are ways that you can get around this.

For one, you can opt to use ornaments that are replicas of these fruits. So you would be looking for pineapple ornaments or even apricot ornaments. For many people, this requires a lot of work, but is well worth it in the end. However, if you want something that is a bit more DIY, then why not dry these fruits and hang the end product onto your artificial Christmas trees? It is a great way to make your artificial tree smell amazing and adds that little homemade touch that can make all the difference.