In ancient Greek culture, laurel leaves were regarded as a symbol of victory and honor. In the ancient Greek competition, the winner will get a laurel crown, and the soldiers will also wear laurel crowns when they return from the battlefield, indicating that they have washed their blood. In addition, poets who sing carols for the winners will also wear last month's laurel, so the image of "Poet Laureate" has been handed down. In China culture, laurel is regarded as a symbol of auspiciousness and achievement, and is often used as a gift for celebration and blessing.
Olive leaves symbolize peace and health. In Athenian mythology, Athena brought green olives to mankind, so olives were regarded as sacred objects of Athena. In the ancient Olympic Games in the 7th century BC, the winner will get a crown made of olive leaves. In Sophocles' plays, olive leaves represent peace, virtue and purity.
These leaves are endowed with specific symbolic meanings in culture, reflecting the deep feelings of human beings for nature and fairy tales.