The name of Godiva chocolate comes from an ancient legend: 1 1 In the middle of the century, Earl Leofric, the ruler of Coventry in central England, planned to levy heavy taxes on the people to support the army's expedition. Godiva, a kind-hearted countess, could not bear it, so she pleaded with the count for the people. The absurd earl gave her such a difficult problem: as long as she is willing to ride around the city naked, she can save people's livelihood. I didn't expect Mrs Godiva to agree. The next day, the beautiful lady Godiva appeared on the street of Coventry on horseback, only covering her naked body with her long hair. Mrs Godiva's kindness won the sympathy of the whole city. Everyone closed the doors and windows and hid in the house so as not to embarrass Mrs. Godiva. The streets of Coventry are very quiet ... Mrs Godiva's behavior touched the people and Count Leo Fridge, and he finally announced tax cuts. The legendary story of Madame Godiva is still a classic theme of European oil painting, sculpture, tapestry and literature.
In memory of the beautiful and kind lady godiva, Belgian Joseph Draps named his own chocolate factory after godiva in 1926. At present, Godiva chocolate has more than 40 flavors and more than 200 styles, and there are more than 200 chocolate shops in the United States alone. Govida chocolate shop located on Fifth Avenue attracts 654.38 million customers every year, including celebrities such as Clinton and Elizabeth Taylor. From 65438 to 0999, Godiva specially designed a "Mathilde" chocolate named after the princess for the wedding of Belgian royal family Prins Carl Philip and Miss Mathilde. In 2004, the limited edition of She and He was first released.
The story of "She and He"
The Valentine's Day limited gift box launched by Godiva Chocolate Company in Belgium is named "Elle &；; Lu ",that is," she and him ".
"She" is white chocolate decorated with brown stripes, just like a lady in a striped suit; "He" is dark chocolate decorated with white stripes, just like a gentleman in a striped suit.
"She and He" are packed in a luxurious red heart-shaped brocade gift box with a rose pattern on it. Godiva's hope is that he likes her and she can't live without him.
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