The gold landed in each of the girls' stockings, which were drying by the fire. The oranges we got today represent the gold that was left in the stockings. Maybe they will be enough to buy something special with. So, because oranges are a symbol of prosperity, they are used during holidays to give away gifts that cost money. For example, oranges were given to children on Christmas Eve to encourage them to pray for gifts for their families. This tradition continues today with adults giving oranges to children at Christmas time. Another reason people give oranges as gifts is because they know others will use them in cooking or making drinks. For example, an Italian gift basket might include oranges, grapes, and cookies. People from Florida may give Orange Juice as gifts. They sometimes add other fruits too! Last but not least, people give oranges as gifts because they like the taste of them. Whether you give them as gifts or eat them yourself, everyone loves oranges!