Jordan Almonds enjoy a rich tradition, and have both been used for celebrations and celebrated in poem.[4] They are often used as wedding favors; "bitter" almonds and the "sweet" sugar symbolizing bitterness of life and sweetness of love.[5] The treats are often packaged in groups of five to represent happiness, health, longevity, wealth, and fertility.
Jordan Almonds are thought to originate in Ancient Greece, where honey-covered almonds were commonly eaten at festivities. When sugar became more readily available in the 15th century, the nuts were coated in sugar instead. In Sulmona, Italy, the technique of creating the drage almonds was perfected by the Pelino family.[7]