New Experience: Fresh Red Dates (jujubes)

When I think of Chinese dates, I think of those dried red dates that are used in certain traditional Chinese soups:
But one day my parents spotted some fresh ones at the market and decided to buy a bagful. For a comparison, here's one hanging out with a bunch of red grapes:

I ate it skin and all (well, minus the seed), and found it to be a crisp, slightly sweet fruit.