Folklore and history of apples from @ffern.co

Name: Folklore and history of apples from @ffern.co
Uploaded: 2025-10-04T07:00:00.000Z
Duration: 61 s
Channel: ffern.co
Description: A storyteller stands in an orchard and narrates the history and folklore of the crab apple. She explains its significance as the only indigenous apple to the British Isles, its use by ancient Celts to make mead, and the romantic traditions associated with the drink, including the origin of the term 'honeymoon,' before concluding on its enduring appeal.

A storyteller stands in an orchard and narrates the history and folklore of the crab apple. She explains its significance as the only indigenous apple to the British Isles, its use by ancient Celts to make mead, and the romantic traditions associated with the drink, including the origin of the term 'honeymoon,' before concluding on its enduring appeal.

Creator: @ffern.co on TikTok

Transcript

Behold, the mighty crabapple. They may be small, but these little apples carry a heavy glut of folklore. As the only indigenous apple tree to the British Isles, crabapples were treasured fruits for the ancient Celts who fermented them with honey to make meat. On the night of a full moon, a cup of the sweet meat would be gifted to someone you liked, and the delicious drink was said to make people fall in love. This, If tier If the pips popped and flew, their love was true. But if they blackened a

Topics: History, Nature & Wildlife, Beverages, Education

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