List of New Year's gifts to throw away Bashny.Net

Pre-holiday days are necessarily held in search fitting for relatives, friends, colleagues and acquaintances. How you want to choose not only original, but also useful thing!

Choosing a gift, do not forget about folk signs! According to some, not all gifts are favorable.

What not to give for the New Year

1. The clock
   Such a gift is not respected in many countries of the world. The Chinese believe that the gift clock counts the time until the death of a person. We, of course, are not as scrupulous as the inhabitants of the East, but this gift is not respected here either: they say that this thing promises a quick quarrel.
   
   
   
2. Knives.
   It is believed that such a gift will bring misfortune and quarrels to the house. But if you were given a knife, you should give the donor a coin, so that the trouble passed by.
   
   
   
3. Socks.
   They say that a woman should not give socks to a beloved man, as he can leave home forever in them. But some of the fair sex managed to use this sign for their benefit. They encourage mothers-in-law to give socks to their sons so that men can escape the influence of their mothers as soon as possible.
   
   
   
4. Books
   People’s beliefs say that you can not give books to your beloved: such a gift promises parting. You should also not give books to couples. This gift can allegedly provoke quarrels and discord in the family.
   
   
   
5. Pearls
   This sign came to us from ancient Greece, where they believed that pearls are tears of sea nymphs. In fact, the gifted pearls are a harbinger of tears.
   
   
   
6. Mirrors.
   Mirrors in different cultures are associated with many signs and superstitions. They are also often used for divination. Therefore, it is believed that such a gift can bring trouble to the house.
   
   
   
7. The dishes.
   In this regard, I want to recall the tradition of breaking dishes at a wedding. Newlyweds do this to leave all adversity behind. If you still decide on such a gift, you should definitely put something inside. In no case can not give empty dishes, it promises lack of money.
   
   
   
8. Animals
   Do not give animals without the prior consent of the future owners. If an animal -- welcomeIt is worth taking for it a symbolic ransom (coin or small bill). Otherwise, according to legend, the animal will not be able to find a place in the new house, allegedly he will look for a way to the former owner.
   
   
   
9. Slippers.
   This sign is popular in rural areas. Superstitious people believe that such a gift portends a long illness and even death. They are especially negative about white slippers.
   
   
   
10. Tie
    It is believed that such a gift “binds” the donor to the future owner of the thing. If you give a tie, let it be a butterfly!
    
    
    

So what can you give for the New Year? Excellent gifts will be money, gift certificates, cosmetics, and electrical appliances.

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