Choosing a gift is a troublesome and interesting business. Going to the store for a present, it is necessary to consider that according to ancient beliefs, it is better to refuse to purchase some gifts.
What can I give, and which gifts are better to refuse?
What gifts are better not to give?
Clock
Watches are considered an integral attribute of most men and women, however, buying them for a gift is considered bad taste. The Chinese believe that the donated clock will count down the time of their earthly life. There is no such superstition among our fellow citizens, however, there is an opinion that a watch brought as a gift can lead to a disagreement and misunderstanding.
Knives
A knife is a harbinger of imminent recipient problems. If you have definitely decided to present the knife, then you need to take a few coins for it in order to prevent the new owner from misfortune.
Socks
One of the beloved presents for the beloved man. However, the signs say that a woman giving a man this wardrobe item provokes him to leave the family.
Handkerchief
It would seem that such a gift is necessary and can not do any harm. But, according to signs, the gift dooms the recipient to tears.
Book
Not a very relevant gift in our age of various digital gadgets. Nevertheless, the book can be presented to relatives or friends, but it is better to refuse a present to your beloved person, since you can throw a quarrel.
Mirror
Many signs and superstitions are associated with mirrors. Our ancestors believed that a housewarming mirror could bring trouble to a new home.
Figures and toys in the form of birds
Birds, regardless of the material of their manufacture, can bring anxiety and fussiness to the house.
Slippers
Most superstitious people believe that slippers brought as a present promise a quick illness or death. This is especially true for white slippers.
Underwear
In principle, there is no special prohibition on donating underwear, except, perhaps, only for married women. If based on superstitions, then the cowards presented to her husband push him to treason.
Cross
A pectoral cross is worn on a child at the time of Orthodox baptism, this item should remain with a person for life. But there are situations when the cross breaks or gets lost. So, older people are advised to refuse such a presentation, since together with the cross you can bring the recipient of the disease, some hardships or problems. Although ministers of the church consider such warnings unfounded.
All this is superstition, to believe in them or not is everyone's personal business. But in order to protect himself and the person being gifted, it is necessary to take a small, purely symbolic ransom as a gift.