The pineapple: a symbol of hospitality
The story of how the pineapple became a symbol of hospitality is deeply rooted in the history of New England. In the olden days, sea captains of New England, upon returning from voyages in the Caribbean, would stake a pineapple on their fence post. This was a sign to the townspeople that the captain had returned home safely from sea. The pineapple served as an invitation to visit, share meals and listen to tales of the captain’s adventures at sea.
