August is National Peach Month: Folktales of Delicious Peaches

Peach Blossoms
by Winslow Homer, 1878

August is National Peach Month! It’s been a while since I’ve had time to research and post a blog but I couldn’t let this delicious celebration go by without sharing some delectable tales to whet your appetite.

Fun Facts About Peaches

• Peaches were mentioned as early as 79 A.D. in literature.
• Peaches are at their peak from June to the end of August.
• The World’s Largest Peach Cobbler is made every year in Georgia. The cobbler measures 11 feet by 5 feet.
• This plant is closely related to almonds, cherries and plums.
• The peach originated from China, but it can be found all around the world today. 
• The peach was known as the ‘Persian Apple’ because ancient Romans believed that the peach originated in Persia.
• The peach symbolizes immortality and unity in Chinese culture.
• “You’re a real peach: originated from the tradition of giving a peach to the friend you like.

The above facts were gathered from the following websites:
http://www.softschools.com/facts/plants/peach_facts/642/
https://alysonsorchard.com/fun-fruit-facts/

STORIES

Fadhila’s Secret - Kenya
https://tinyurl.com/y4lop5ld

The Peach Boy - Japan

https://tinyurl.com/y2zcjt2v

Peach Darling – Japan
https://tinyurl.com/yxbnmmap

The Silent Cavalier – The Story of the Peach Tree - Azores

https://tinyurl.com/y5jjf869

The Two Jugglers - China

https://tinyurl.com/y3l5eauu

The Monkey Spirit - China
https://tinyurl.com/y4cegovc

The Queen Mother of the West -China

https://tinyurl.com/yxmeqhld

How Three Heroes Came By Their Deaths Because of Two Peaches - China
https://tinyurl.com/y2h74kr4

CRAFT

Activity Village – Giant Peach Craft

https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/giant-peach-craft

RECIPES

Country Living

https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1499/peach-recipes/

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Karen Chace 2019 ©

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