What should you never give as a gift, because it brings misfortune to the recipient?
December is the time of holidays, it is the time of giving gifts. And who doesn't enjoy a nice gift? We all love something beautiful, especially if it is given to us by a person who means a lot to us. Nevertheless, there is a belief that donating certain things can brings misfortune to the recipient! So what should you never give away?
Hour
You should never give away a watch.Watches are a timeless and useful holiday gift for both women and men. Nevertheless, there is a belief that a watch as a gift brings bad luck. If your sweetheart gives it to you, according to superstition, it means that your relationship will tick on the day the clock you gave as a gift stops.
Sharp objects
Sharp objects should also not be given as gifts.Sharp objects like knife and scissors mean bad luck as they are said to damage the relationship. This could be avoided by having the recipient repay the gift with a symbolic price, such as a coin. Some folklorists recommend that if something sharp is given as a gift, we should repeat the following: "If you love me as I love you, no knife will cut that love."
Wallet
An empty wallet also brings bad luck.Once empty, always empty? According to superstition, the wallet should never be given away empty, otherwise there will never be any money in it. Therefore, if you are already planning to give it as a gift, put another banknote or coin in it just in case.
Gloves
If you give gloves to a friend, it means that they will quarrel.Donating gloves also represents bad luck for the recipient. If you give them to a friend, it means that they will quarrel. The same applies if we give or accept a gift with our left hand; this should also mean that we will lose our friendship with that person.
Shoes
Giving away shoes also brings bad luck.According to superstition, if a partner buys shoes for his other half, the love relationship will break up. The partner was supposed to walk away with them. But if we're being honest: what woman wouldn't be happy with shoes, especially if they're the kind of shoes she's been wanting to buy herself for a long time?
Pearls
Each pearl means one tear of sorrow.Pearls are a classic that suits women beautifully. That is why pearl bracelets, necklaces and earrings are one of the most beautiful gifts for real ladies. However, according to superstition, each pearl is supposed to represent one tear of sorrow.
Colors of bad luck
Never give away a book with a red cover.Even the color of the gift is supposed to have its own meaning according to superstition. Thus, black gifts are said to mean bad luck, since the color black is associated with death. You should also not give a book with a red cover as a gift, as it is said to destroy friendship. Red is the color of anger and misunderstandings.
