In Ancient Russia, it was customary to distribute them at a commemoration to guests, so that they honor the memory of the deceased. Since then, it has been believed that giving towels to someone as a gift is a bad omen. Superstitious people say that in this way you can bring illness to a person and even bring his death closer. 
A person who has received such a gift will face sadness and may be drawn into many unpleasant situations.
Why can't you give a towel?
Towels cannot be donated for the following reasons:
- A person who has received such a gift will face sadness and may be drawn into many unpleasant situations. A given towel becomes a particularly bad sign for a man. According to signs, a serious illness awaits him or the news of the death of a close relative.
- In the old days, with the help of large towels, the coffin was lowered into the pit, and small canvases were hung on the gates or windows; they indicated that there was a dead man in the house. Previously, people believed that through them the soul of the deceased could return to earth and again go to another world. In addition, tears were wiped off with towels at the commemoration, so such a gift became a symbol of grief and sadness.
- Another sign suggests that it promises an early parting. And when a person is handed such a gift, it may mean that he will soon have to go on a long journey.
- Giving a towel is considered a bad omen also because it is customary to tie a tombstone with this item. Such a present is regarded as a sign of disrespect for the owners. It is believed that if you accept it, you can bring troubles to your family and the whole year will be unsuccessful.
- There is another superstition, and it is also associated with the funeral rite. Towels are not given due to the fact that it has long been customary to tie them to the hands of those who took out the coffin with the deceased. So there was a sign according to which this item as a gift carries exclusively negative energy and causes only unpleasant associations.
However, not all signs are so categorical, and if you are going to give a towel, then this is quite acceptable. The main thing is to correctly choose a present and present it, paying attention to certain rules.
When can you give?
It should be noted that in the old days, during the funeral, special ritual towels were used, and modern counterparts are very different from them. At the same time, it has been customary for a long time to present ordinary canvases, for example, kitchen or bath canvases. Consider the signs that allow you to give a towel.
- By embroidering a towel, the girl showed her mother-in-law her hard work and abilities. Thanks to such an offering, she deserved a good disposition, and in general it was considered a good tradition. However, receiving such a gift in a leap year is a bad omen.
- In history, you can trace the tradition when women embroidered towels with their own hands and presented them to soldiers. In this case, such canvases became charms that protected those who set off on a long journey.
- In some countries, such a present is a symbol of deep respect. With this item, the donor shows his good attitude and goodwill. To give a person a towel – to protect him from adversity.
- In the old days, girls gave them to young men as a token of love. At the same time, they spent a huge amount of time to make beautiful embroidery on the canvases, which spoke of tender feelings.
- It is customary to give for a wedding. Parents traditionally present the newlyweds with bread and salt on a towel, and after the wedding ceremony, the hands of the young spouses are tied with the same towel. And this is perceived exclusively as a good omen.
- Presented as a gift to a child during the baptismal ceremony. After washing with water, the baby is wrapped in a new canvas – a canyon. But only the godmother should acquire it, and the kryzhma itself is further used strictly for its intended purpose. Such a towel promises a rich life and drives away illness and adversity from the child.
- It is appropriate to present to spouses for a chintz wedding. Only in this case, it is advisable to choose an option from the appropriate materials.
- A set of beautiful kitchen towels will be a great present for any housewife. In this case, canvases with bright images and colorful patterns are suitable. Just do not give them to an unfamiliar woman, as your gesture may be perceived incorrectly.
In some countries, such a present is a symbol of deep respect.
When is the best time to buy?
People say that the day on which the gift towels were purchased plays an important role. And if you decide to make such a present, pay attention to the following recommendations.
- Monday. Presenting a towel as a gift that you bought at the very beginning of the week is a sign of success in the financial sector.
- Tuesday. On this day, it is better to purchase a gift for a married couple. Thus, peace and tranquility will reign in the house, and family life will be happy.
- Wednesday. You will give a person joy and attract pleasant surprises into his life.
- Thursday. Together with the present, the birthday person will gain new useful knowledge. The towels purchased on Thursday provide important, useful information.
- Friday. Such a gift promises a new interesting acquaintance, a romantic date, a pleasant meeting.
- Saturday. If you bought towels on this weekend, then along with them you will give the person additional work capacity.
- Sunday. Towels purchased at the very end of the week promise sincere love and mutual respect in the family.
When choosing a gift, it is advisable to give preference to products with drawings. Solid white canvases will not work in this case. A natural linen towel is also becoming a bad sign.
How to donate correctly?
To neutralize the negative action it will take, ask for a few coins for your present. As a result, it turns out that you are not giving, but selling the product. You can give a towel in this way both for a birthday and for any other holiday.
Besides:
- If you are going to give bath towels for a wedding, then you need to purchase them on even days of the month, it is desirable that this day falls on Sunday. A married couple can be given such a gift 3 days after purchase.
- If you want to give a child (for christening, birthday), then the product must first be sprinkled with holy water. Parents should wash the present and only then transfer it to the baby for permanent use.
- When you buy it as a gift for an adult, the canvas should first be hung out in the sun, preferably on an open balcony. The wind will carry away all the negative energy that could have accumulated in the product while it was lying on the shelf in the store.
If you want to give a towel to a child (for christening, birthday), then the product must first be sprinkled with holy water
If they give you
If they give it to you, then it is advisable to accept such a present with your right hand. And if you doubt the sincerity of the donor, then it would be useful to read a prayer at this moment.
If you do not want to receive such a present, being afraid to let sickness and troubles into your house along with the donated kitchen towel, then in such a situation you can proceed as follows. Wrap the cookie or candy in a linen and return it to the person who brought it, and to smooth out the awkward moment, offer to drink tea together. People say that such a ritual will help to ward off enemies from your house forever.
How to remove the negative impact of the gift?
To begin with, it is advisable to check the present for negative. Spread it out on the table and hold a gold ring suspended by a thread over the product for several minutes. If the pendulum begins to swing intensively, it means that the gift really carries negative energy and needs to be purified.
Light a church candle and run along the canvas. The crackling and vibration of the flame will indicate that the negative is burning. As soon as the characteristic crackling ends, read the prayer and this completes the procedure.
Despite the fact that many signs are not advised to present such a gift, in some cases it is quite acceptable. The main thing is to broadcast only positive energy at the moment of presenting the gift, and then the present will certainly be beneficial.
