Dec10,2023
Giving anything sharp, such as a knife or scissors, is bad luck, as it’s thought to sever the relationship.
Some gift-giving superstitions are quite literal—giving a handkerchief is said to signify tears to come. In Sweden, a man is never supposed to give his lover a silk handkerchief, or she will wipe away her affection for him.
Opals are considered one of the most unlucky gemstones, and so should be avoided as a gift unless the receiver was born in October (the birthstone month for opal), in which case its negative vibes will be reversed.
It’s bad luck to give shoes as a present, as it’s thought to signify that the receiver will walk away from you.
In Sicily, it’s said you should never give a gift in the shape of a cat to someone who is engaged to be married, as this foretells sudden and violent death.
Receiving a present with your own likeness on it is bad luck, and to receive a portrait of yourself is a sign of treachery as observed and believed in few countries
It’s often said different colored roses imparted different meanings—for example, a red rose was given to show passion, and white roses to symbolize purity.
Giving gloves is bad luck, and if you give them to a friend it means you will have a fight.