About Ears of Wheat in Culture
- Symbol of Fertility and Prosperity: In many cultures, wheat is a primary crop and staple food, making it a potent symbol of abundance, life, and sustenance. An abundant wheat harvest is often associated with blessings and prosperity for the community.
- Sacred Associations: In Christianity, wheat has profound religious connotations. The bread made from wheat, used in the Eucharist, symbolizes the body of Christ. This association binds wheat to themes of sacrifice, resurrection, and eternal life.
- Unity and Collective Strength: A single stalk of wheat might be fragile, but when bound together as a sheaf, they gain strength. This has become a symbol of unity, collective power, and the benefits of collaboration and solidarity.
- Artistic and Literary Motif: Wheat, with its golden hue and graceful sway, has inspired artists and writers for centuries. It appears in paintings, poems, and stories, often representing pastoral beauty, tranquility, or the fruits of one's labor.
Returns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
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