Is it possible to give spoons and forks: choose beautiful cutlery as a gift

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Our ancestors attached great importance to signs. Every day, every person picks up a spoon, and more than once a day, and they don’t even realize that this object was considered magical in ancient times. Nowadays, most people are sure that if you drop a spoon, a woman will appear in the house, and if a knife drops, a man will appear. What other signs about a spoon exist that a person may encounter in everyday life?

Signs about a spoon

Folk signs and beliefs

Since ancient times, there was a respectful attitude towards food; a spoon was considered a symbol of household prosperity. She protected from dark forces and maintained well-being in the home.

Among our ancestors, men had larger cutlery than women. It was believed that whoever has the biggest scoop is the boss of the house.

Since time immemorial, a large number of folk signs about spoons and beliefs associated with these cutlery have been preserved:

If after the mass meal the spoon is not removed, then wait for the guest. Also, placing an extra scoop on the table indicates someone’s visit or the receipt of a gift.
After finishing eating, they licked the spoon. If such manipulations were not done, then it was believed that the bride or groom would be pockmarked. This sign was invented so that people would be more careful with food, which was already in short supply.
After a meal, the spoon cannot be washed immediately (like people) it must “rest”. It is also not recommended to wipe it after washing; you need to put it down so that the water drains, then you don’t have to worry about the evil eye and witchcraft.
When clearing the table, you should not knock with cutlery, so as not to bring gossip into the house.
To avoid a scandal, do not hit the mug, the edge of a glass or any other utensil with a spoon.
Do not leave spoons and forks on the table at night (especially when making tea), then there will be peace and quiet in the apartment.
If a teaspoon falls on the floor, then the guest will be a girl, the dining room will be an elderly woman. If the guest was not welcome, then it was considered correct to knock the fallen scoop on the table, while saying: “Stay at home.” You cannot quarrel over fallen cutlery, since a quarrel can send you negativity from higher powers.
Having cutlery in a criss-cross pattern is unlucky.
Giving cutlery means discord in the family. If someone brings one, then pay a coin and everything will be settled.
When there are two spoons on the plate by chance, it’s a sign of a wedding, because each family member used to have their own spoon, which means that it seemed to personify one person. Therefore, it was believed that as soon as two scoopers were on the same plate, two lovers would soon meet.

Important: this did not free married people from suspicion. If their plates contained such a set of cutlery, then this served as a hint of secondary marriages.

You should not take back a spoon once lent to a friend. If someone else has already used your cutlery, then it is already charged with his energy, as well as the energy of the house where this cutlery has been.
If spoons disappear in the house, it is believed that the brownie is playing pranks. According to ancient legends, he lived in every house, so treats were left on the table at night to appease him. They believed that when the clock struck midnight, the brownie would treat himself, because a well-fed and kind little drummer would create happiness with all his might.

Is it possible to give forks as gifts?

If everything is clear with spoons, and there are no special superstitions about them, then with forks and knives everything is more complicated. There is a whole list of bad omens for these cutlery, which strictly prohibits bringing them as a gift for any reason.

Set of table forks “Golden Spikelet”

All piercing and cutting objects, according to esotericists, must be crossed off from the list of gifts, since they carry the energy of destruction, quarrels, conflicts and strife. Some even claim that evil spirits can “live” on the sharp ends of forks and knives. Just like many years ago, many today still believe in the bad omens that such gifts promise. They advise you to be especially careful with wedding gifts: superstitious people ban not only sharp objects, but also a number of other things (pearl jewelry, antiques, mirrors, empty vases, wallets and purses, and much more). Signs say that you cannot give forks also because of a possible imminent separation, which is extremely inappropriate at a wedding celebration.

But how can you get around the prohibitions and avoid the negative impact of “bad” gifts? You need to pay a symbolic amount for them.

If you are suddenly presented with a set of forks and knives, and you belong to the category of people who are wary of folk signs, take a few coins or a bill of any denomination from your wallet and give it to the donor

In this way, negative energy is neutralized, since the item will be considered purchased with your own money .

To believe or not to believe in superstitions is a personal matter for everyone, but before buying a gift for a celebration, think about how the person to whom the surprise is addressed will react to this or that item. If you are sure that a friend or relative accepts any gifts well and does not pay attention to signs, then consider first of all the practicality of the gift. In this case, spoons, knives and forks are an excellent choice that will always come in handy in the house.

Some tips these days

Never pick up cutlery if you find it on the street. Finding a spoon will only bring misfortune, problems and illnesses will appear. If you do touch a scoop (especially a rusty one), you may have to suffer from problems for quite a long time.

"Don't steal!" If you had to sin like that, then you have to live with someone else’s grief. But at the same time, if your scoop is missing or stolen, then this action will bring you happiness. But if scoops disappear often, remember the brownie.

It is known that spoons cannot be given as gifts, but spoons can be given as rakes. Unlike ordinary spoons, it helps to rake finances into the wallet in which they are stored, which leads to wealth and success. They can be made from silver and come in very small sizes, making a great miniature gift. The only recommendation for such a gift is that to ensure that the flow of money does not stop, the rasp should be periodically washed with water and salt.

Nowadays, for example, a child is often given a spoon (silver) when his first tooth appears. It is believed that the child will grow up healthy, and his teeth will be beautiful, healthy, and strong.

There is an English saying that if a child takes up a device for the first time with his right hand, then his future life will be successful, and with his left hand - unsuccessful. Our ancestors believed in otherworldly forces and believed that to the right of a person are angels, and to the left is the devil.

In Great Britain there is a superstition that if you do not give a spoon to a baby at his christening, he will live in extreme poverty. The rich gave 12 pieces (one must be silver). The less wealthy made do with two to three spoons, while the poor brought one metal ladle.

Spoon - success as a gift

“Do people give spoons as gifts?” - this question immediately comes to mind at the mere mention of such an unusual gift. The answer is simple, of course, they give it, and quite often. The tradition of giving a silver spoon as a gift goes back a long time.

Previously, it was believed that such a gift had special meaning, it brought happiness and good luck to the house, and success in all endeavors to the person to whom it was presented.

Today, such a gift is far from uncommon; personalized spoons (teaspoons or tablespoons) are especially popular.

Such an unusual kitchen accessory can be presented for March 8th or a birthday. Recently, it has become fashionable to give silver spoons to a child (both a girl and a boy) for christening.

For the 25th wedding anniversary, you can also give several personalized (always silver) spoons. They will be a nice addition to the main offering to the couple.

The main thing about a personalized spoon is that it cannot be replaced, which means it will always accompany its owner, like some kind of souvenir or talisman.

Such a personal amulet has a positive effect on a person’s character and destiny. Suitable for absolutely everyone, regardless of gender, social status or age.

Popular beliefs in the old days

It was considered a sign of disrespect when the upper part of the scoop lay on a saucer, and the lower part was upside down on the table, which could bring misfortune to the house, since people believed that the spoon served as a bridge that helped to move into tea, and subsequently into a person , evil spirits.

For young girls who wanted to get married, the rule of etiquette was not allowed to leave a spoon in the mug while drinking tea. This behavior alarmed the chosen one, even scared him off, and if he was also treated to tea with cutlery in a cup, then this foreshadowed contempt in society and poor work. By such an act, the girl seemed to condemn the young man to poverty for the rest of his life. Therefore, nowadays we do not often ask the question:

“Why can’t you drink tea with a spoon?”

How does etiquette evaluate a gift?

Dishes are a necessary and desired gift for many. In order for a person to be glad to receive it, the following is taken into account:

There should be a place in the kitchen for a saucepan or kettle. Otherwise, they will become an unnecessary burden for the residents of the house, taking up space;
the purchase of one or another option is carried out taking into account the level of celebration. For example, an inexpensive teapot presented to newlyweds will look out of place;
You need to present the dishes with the kindest thoughts, expressing warm wishes.

What does a spoon mean in a dream?

Few of us do not dream. It happens that when I wake up in the morning, I remember a dream so clearly that I am bursting with curiosity and want to interpret it (in case it is prophetic). Why do you dream about cutlery? There are a lot of interpretations:

A spoon breaks in a dream - do not persist, agree to a compromise, perhaps information will appear in your hands that can be used for good.
Breaking a silver spoon with your own hands means that you will ruin your happiness with your own hands.
A beautiful silver one dreams of a pleasant purchase, and if you eat such a scoop, you will live in abundance.
Cheap, nondescript - a difficult period in life.
Eating hot soup with a wooden spoon means that all is not lost.
If there is hot tea in a mug, and you dream that you are trying to drink it with a spoon, difficult trials are possible.

A good omen is to find cutlery in a dream. Finding a scoop means that in a difficult situation fate itself will help you, and you should not despair, because the answer to all your questions will come unexpectedly. If you see in a dream that a scoop falls, expect guests.

Knowledge of superstitions and folk signs will help you avoid illnesses and many troubles. But to believe in signs about spoons or not is the right of each of you (you alone can decide). This is what folk superstitions say about a spoon.

Why are silver spoons given as gifts for the first tooth?

The baby’s body develops from the first minutes of birth and by the 4-7th month of birth the first tooth appears. Typically these are the lower central incisors. Some people get teeth at three months, others at one year. It is during this time period that the baby is given a silver spoon for his tooth. Why does this precious metal item deserve special attention?

There are many objective and subjective reasons for this: from purely everyday to magical.

The stage of baby development associated with the eruption of the first teeth coincides with the beginning of feeding the baby. In addition to mother's milk, the baby receives the necessary beneficial compounds from special mixtures, cereals, etc. Therefore, the baby simply cannot do without a small individual spoon.

On the other hand, it is believed that silver acts as a metal that repels all kinds of evil spirits and evil forces, and protects the owner from damage and the evil eye. Therefore, a silver spoon in this case is a kind of talisman-amulet that protects the child from negative energy.

Silver baby spoon with puppy

The disinfecting properties of silver are also known. It is not without reason that objects made of high-grade silver are used to purify water. It is believed that ions of the silvery-white metal neutralize pathogenic microflora.

Therefore, a silver spoon given at this moment in life will come in handy.

Unimpressive gifts according to women

The fair sex is not given	Decoding
Items hinting at excess weight, imperfection of the figure	Instead of delight, grievances and scandals are expected
Cosmetics for face and body	A hint of the girl's appearance flaws
Perfume	It's very easy to make a mistake in choosing a scent.
Combs	They want to find out all the secrets of the gifted woman
Items related to cleaning, cooking	A woman will decide that she is perceived as a cleaner or cook

Unwanted housewarming gifts

In addition to the above-mentioned gifts, which are considered unsuccessful in any situation, it is not customary to give new residents:

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Bed linen, pillows and blankets. The owners must acquire these attributes themselves.
There is also an opinion that donated money will have the opposite consequences - it will cause poverty and financial losses.

Unsuccessful gifts according to men

plush toys cause undisguised negativity because they do not correspond to the brutal male image
items of underwear – provoke attacks of jealousy or are interpreted as attempts by the partner to label her “my property”
money – perceived as neglect
hookah is one of the strangest gifts that is destined to gather dust on a shelf
tobacco products, alcohol - may cause suspicion that the donor wants health problems
dishes. The decision to give dishes means a lack of imagination
stationery - the donor made no effort to find something more original

How to get around bad omens

Dishes are a worthy and useful gift that will definitely come in handy around the house. The main thing is to choose quality utensils. When using an item, a person will remember the giver with love every time.

However, giving dishes should be according to the rules, so that it is appropriate and does not offend the birthday person. If signs promise negative consequences, then they can easily be avoided by giving a coin or banknote for a gift. By doing this, the gift can be considered “bought”, which means that the action will not be valid.

Worst tableware to give as a gift

However, there are dishes that it is better not to give without first finding out whether the birthday person or the new resident needs it. This is especially true for bulky items that will have to be stored somewhere.

Lemonade (jar with tap). Such a bank has a high probability of going out of business. Few people prepare drinks at home or pour lemonade from bottles. A very special gift.
Pancake pan. A good gift, but only for those who bake pancakes and do not buy them at the grocery store. This also includes a frying pan for pancakes with cells.
Dishes for the fire. It is needed only by those who often cook outdoors. If a person likes to walk in the forest, this does not mean that he will cook there. In addition, here you need not to make a mistake with your choice.
Dishes for national dishes and drinks. Sake sets, armudas, bowls - all this is intended for certain drinks that friends may not like or prefer traditional use.

There is no need to give dishes with the hint that a person should learn how to cook this or that dish. If your mother-in-law or mother-in-law does not bake bread, then a special baking dish will not motivate them. It’s another matter if someone dreams of baking bread and collects the necessary equipment.

So, feel free to give dishes for birthdays, New Years, housewarmings and other holidays! Don't worry about signs, think about the usefulness and originality of the gift.

Signs about what gifts should not be given to a woman

These include a comb, which a woman would prefer to purchase herself. There is also a mystical meaning here: since the item is very personal, it can convey the woman’s secrets to the donor.

Wrong gifts include detergents for the body, hair, and hands. By washing off the donated shower gel, the woman is “washed away” from your life.

Pearl

Pearls are an expensive gift, but undesirable from the point of view of magic. Ancient legends, telling about the origin of pearls, say that they are the frozen tears of widows and orphans. Accordingly, such a gift will lead to misfortune, loss and tears.

If a woman wants pearl jewelry, it is better to give her money, but do not buy pearls yourself.

Carnations, red and black bouquet, even number of flowers

Although it is customary for us to give flowers to women, there are a number of limiting signs:

According to one belief, presenting carnations is considered a bad sign. This gift will become a source of troubles and misfortunes for the recipient.
Another sign does not recommend making a bouquet that has a red or black tint. These are mourning colors, and are perceived as a symbol of funeral and death.
Another superstition about bouquets says that the number of flowers intended for a living person must certainly be odd. A bouquet containing an even number of flowers is fraught with death.

What is the sign if someone gives old dishes as a gift?

Old dishes are definitely not suitable as a gift. She carries the energy of a stranger, another family. In addition, the items show signs of use, possibly chips, abrasions, or scratches. They can lead to money problems, quarrels and even lead to divorce.

It is strictly forbidden to transfer antique dishes. It carries the energy of the clan and ancestors. This is a family heirloom, perhaps a talisman. Various “vibrations” have accumulated in such objects. One more point - plates, forks, teapots are considered personal items, such as bed linen. Therefore, it is customary to give them only new ones.

It is not customary to present old dishes for any reason.

Storage and proper care of a children's silver spoon

Caring for a baby spoon is no different from caring for items made of silver and cupronickel. To keep a valuable gift in good condition, you must:

Wash the product in warm, soft water, without using abrasives or steel wool.
When silver darkens (oxide forms on its surface), it is recommended to periodically wipe the spoon with a soft cloth with a few drops of ammonia solution (ammonia). Then rinse thoroughly.
You should wipe the product dry with a soft towel to give it shine and eliminate water stains.
It is not advisable to store a spoon together with other cutlery made of steel and other materials in order to avoid scratches and damage to the surface.
It is recommended to store the spoon in a special case with velvet or other fine-lint covering.

A silver spoon for a tooth is a kind and useful tradition that reminds the owner throughout his life of the wonderful and carefree time of infancy and the loved ones who love him.

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Why you can't re-gift gifts

People say: “What is given is not given.” This belief arose many centuries ago, when there were no huge stores with an abundance of goods. To prepare a gift, we spent a lot of time searching.

The man tried to put part of his soul into the gift. In addition, this is how they expressed their respect. Therefore, the donated items were treated very carefully, kept in a place of honor. To give away such things would mean to reject them, to show disrespect for the donor. Such an act could be considered immoral.

In addition, when giving a gift, the first recipient expresses a negative attitude towards this item and puts negative energy into it. Of course, this energy layer will remain in this thing and can bring misfortune to the new owner.

Did the gift seem unnecessary to you? Handle with caution. To neutralize the negative consequences, give this item away, asking for a purely symbolic price for it.