A table is the most common piece of furniture found in literally every home. But despite the somewhat ordinary nature of this furniture, we can say with confidence: the table is special furniture. After all, it was here that large and friendly families gathered at all times. Even today they receive guests there, discussing the most pressing problems. He was also considered something like the hand of the Lord, giving daily bread. That is why in Rus' a special, respectful attitude towards this furniture has developed, which is also associated with many interesting signs. And many of them make sense. The main thing is that there is a tablecloth on the table!
Testing the table before covering it with a tablecloth
The special significance of a piece of furniture determines the need for careful care. Some rituals associated with this household item have still been preserved. Some of the requirements for it are widely known and widespread. We invite you to objectively check whether your furniture meets these requirements.
- Quality. It should not wobble, all connections must be reliable.If cracks or chips appear on it, repairs must be carried out immediately.
- Purity. Dining furniture should always be kept in perfect condition, because otherwise we seem to be expressing our disrespect for God.
- Order. Under no circumstances should empty or dirty dishes be left on the surface.
Some of these and many other requirements are dictated by the simple desire for cleanliness in the house. Others are serious signs.
Important! Of particular importance is the tablecloth - a mandatory accessory for the dining table.
Why should a tablecloth always be on the table?
The tablecloth has long been a necessary household item. There are many rituals, superstitions and signs associated with it, many of which remain known to this day. You can believe in their effectiveness or not - this is a personal matter for everyone. But one thing is certain: the magic of the tablecloth exists, and sometimes it can be quite powerful.
Attitudes towards tablecloths in the past and present
The tablecloth was always laid to cover the table. Maybe it's somehow associated with a respectful attitude towards food, which has always been considered a gift from the Lord.
And if there were crumbs left on the tablecloth, they were shaken off, collected and given to the chickens. They were never swept onto the floor - food should not be trampled. If something fell on the floor, they immediately picked it up and also gave it to the cattle.
Today an uncovered table often indicates dysfunctional family relationships, about the loss of family values, neglect of home comfort. Often this picture can be observed in families in which the main issues are considered to be careers and making money.
Why you shouldn't do without a tablecloth
And today this type of home textile is a decoration for a feast and is a source of pride for the hostess.And besides, the magical signs, omens, and possibilities of the tablecloth are preserved. You remember the self-assembly from fairy tales, with which the heroes never went hungry! And the road lay like a tablecloth, that is, it was smooth and level.
And here are her others possibilities.
- Don't sit down to dinner a “naked” table means lack of money.
- Have you covered the furniture? Don't forget to put several bills under the canvas. Then in the house there will be money.
- Friends suddenly came over, and you don’t have much food in the refrigerator? Put knife for fabric - although the guests will eat little, they will still will be well-fed.
- What if, on the contrary, you have already prepared everything and are waiting for guests, but they are late? You can’t do without a tablecloth in this case either! Just enough shake it a little over the table, and the guests will arrive quickly.
- And if desired To establish friendly relations with any family, it is worth giving them a tablecloth.
Now do you understand why it is necessary on your table? A tablecloth is an accessory common in the past, which is used much less often today, relying on modern materials from which furniture is made. And this, if you believe the signs, can lead to trouble. This is clearly worth thinking about and starting to follow ancient traditions, even if you don’t believe in omens.
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Author 1) I worked in a very reputable institution located in the center of Moscow.There was a large dining room there. Its leaders decided to cover some of the plastic-covered tables with good tablecloths. But the visitors “didn’t understand” this and tried to occupy tables without “covering”. Eating on tablecloths was not comfortable and required etiquette. Food did not contribute to relaxation and turned into “eating” in public. A month later, at the “requests of the workers,” the tablecloths were removed.
2) There are 3 types of tablecloths - for creating the interior of the house - but they are not used for eating; to protect the table from the effects of “food” that will be spilled on it during a meal; to cover the damage available on the table.
Therefore, the “functionality” of the tablecloth may be different.