“The pineapple has been a symbol of hospitality since the
days of the early American colonies. The legend began with the sea captains of
New England, who sailed among the Caribbean Islands and returned to the
colonies bearing their cargo of fruits, spices and rum. According to the
legend, the captain would spear a pineapple on a fence post outside his home to
let his friends know of his safe return from sea. The pineapple was an
invitation for them to visit, share his food and drink, and listen to tales of
his voyage. As the tradition grew, colonial innkeepers added the pineapple to
their signs and advertisements, and bedposts carved in the shape of a pineapple
were a common sight at inns across New England. The legend has continued to the
present, and frequently one sees the pineapple symbol in hotels and restaurants
to signal the presence of hospitality.” – from Hawthorne Tours
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