Where did the custom of a student bringing an apple for teacher originate?

Question

I have no idea if they do this any more. But when I was a kid, once in a while a student would bring an apple to school for the teacher, and this was understood to be an old custom.

Answer 1

According to aboutapple.com, the juicy fruit is a traditional present for teachers in the United States, Denmark, and Sweden. Some think the practice originated as a simple gift of food for poorly paid teachers. Others believe the good health associated with apples made the present particularly meaningful. And a few even think it's a nice name for a child.

Giving an apple to a teacher is also the origin for the term "apple-polisher," which was first recorded in the late 1920s. Apple-polishers, also referred to as bootlickers or toadies (among other, even worse nicknames), aren't always favorably looked upon by other students. We suggest hanging onto the fruit, and using it to keep certain health professionals at bay.

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Answer 2

Nobody does this anymore. I dont really know, but I think it was just an act of curtesy. I dont think it originated, I think it just happened regardless and it was not a custom.

Answer 3

when some brown-noser was trying to get on the good side of the teacher.ages ago in the early 1800's.