When the holidays are approaching soon, we begin to rack our brains over what to give to our loved ones and friends. I want the gift to be liked and useful, and not gather dust in the closet.
And now the thought arises: shouldn’t I give an umbrella? Well, a good umbrella costs a lot, and you need it both in summer and winter. And here is the thing we need, and there are many beautiful models on the market, but something is stopping us.
Is it possible to give an umbrella?
For 3000 years, humanity has been using an umbrella. The first were the inhabitants of ancient China, they came up with an umbrella for protection from the sun. It was not a folding version and only noble people could have it; it was a kind of symbol of power.
In this form, the umbrella was first seen by residents of Egypt, India and Greece. For a long time he hid people from the sun, creating a shadow over the owner. And only in 1750, in rainy Britain, people began to hide under it from the rain. Until the 20th century, this attribute was not foldable and inconvenient, until folding mechanisms were invented.
In Europe and the East, an umbrella symbolizes good events, but with us it’s the other way around. There are many signs about misfortune and misfortune associated with the accessory.
IMPORTANT! If you believe in omens, they come true. If you are not superstitious, then you don’t care about omens.
Signs and superstitions
It is important to understand where bad omens originate; they were not created by ancestors from scratch. All beliefs are the result of observing the connection between events and things. So, before, an umbrella was a complex and dangerous mechanism. They were often maimed or simply wounded, and our ancestors began to associate the accessory with bad events.
So, signs associated with giving:
- You can't give an umbrella for a birthday. It is believed that he will bring bad luck and clouds to the house for the birthday person;
- If you give someone an umbrella, it means you are giving away your protection, but you yourself are left without it.
You and the recipient are not superstitious - feel free to present such a gift. Just choose a model based on the recipient's preferences. For a man who prefers classic clothes, a black cane is suitable. And for men who value convenience and versatility, folding models that fit in a bag or backpack are suitable. Color palette – brown, gray, blue, dark green.
These rules also apply to women. The classic style doesn't have to be black. Choose any neutral, basic shade. For lovers of bright looks, models with prints or transparent domes are suitable.
IMPORTANT! Be careful with prints, carefully observe the person’s wardrobe. It’s better if you look at his old umbrella and build on this information. Not every woman will like an umbrella with a flower or a cloud.
But if the recipient of the gift is superstitious, it is better to look for another option.
What to do if you were given an umbrella
If you are given an umbrella, and you believe in omens, accept it with pleasure, do not offend the person. This is a practical thing, and the donor paid attention to his choice.Just give him a small coin in return. This way you turn the gift into a small deal. And there is nothing wrong with buying an umbrella.
Whether it’s an umbrella or another gift from the black list of superstitions, giving it from the heart and with pure intentions is a good omen.
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