The housing issue has always acute in our country.Housewarming - an exciting and joyful event for every family.It's so nice to move into a new apartment or a large house!And you want to live in new housing has been a long and happy and trouble passed.And the happy owners of their own square meters with a great responsibility being prepared for the move, trying to keep all the traditions and rituals.
Housewarming: traditions and signs
Our ancestors very carefully approached the house warming.Rites makes move meaningful and soulful.It was considered a good sign to move to a new home before the full moon.Also, move to a new location can be in the morning or in the afternoon, not at night.It was believed that the new building could be driven uninhabited evil spirit who take to themselves the first who crossed the threshold.So first let into the yard cock and a cat in the house.Animals were to take the first blow.And in the place where the cat was arranged for the night, I put a cot.Once through the door threw a string or rope and master of the house, holding on to it, he entered the house, and then all family members in order of seniority.
Housewarming: traditions and rituals
The new home needed to bring the coals from the oven of the old house, which melts on the eve of the hostess.Back in the old house to prepare dinner, and at the new location the food warmed and treated guests.Treated aspic, dumplings, and the head of the table was placed a loaf decorated with bunches of Viburnum.The meal help you learn about and feel more comfortable in a new place.
Housewarming: tradition with household
It was important to bring in the new home hearth keeper - brownie.He was guarding not only the house, but all that dwell therein.To do this, from the former place taken an old broom or bast food.
What is presented to a housewarming party of friends?
To settlers lived happily for a long time, give them a home furnishings and tableware.In ancient times it was considered a good gift table.Warm blanket, carpet with long pile will be very helpful.To wish the owners coziness and warmth, you can give a fireplace, a floor lamp and a beautiful chandelier.Even to a new house reigned harmony and harmony, give a thing, symbolizing the water - it could be an aquarium, tabletop fountain or waterfall.It is also a good gift to a few hours.If funds permit, buy a floor, if not, you can give a fireplace or any other of your choice.If Housewarming - a single man, the perfect gift is a cookbook with recipes.If a woman - something that can create comfort, such as a vase or a statuette.And still need a new home keeper.Give amulet in the form of houses.If your friends love animals - give them a cat.Cat on a house-warming party - a great gift!
Housewarming: tradition in a new way
We live in a time when the tradition of our ancestors gradually fading.However, the new home is celebrated just like in the old days.It is no coincidence that we are very superstitious attitude to everything relating to our families and homes.
