For centuries, people have been confidently believing themselves to be the crown of the creation of nature, calling animals "smaller brothers." A subtle psyche, the ability to think and analyze events, the heritage of ancestors - this is what Homo sapiens does not hide behind in order to justify the prejudices accumulated over millennia.
And it does not matter that science is not able to explain the arguments in favor of frightening signs. So, trying poorly. All the same, the faith of many will remain unshakable, for example, in the prohibition of donating watches. To the timid question “why can’t you give a watch?”, The answer to those whom grandmothers have inspired has come up with one answer - because there is trouble.
The old origins of the prejudice of the ban on giving watches
It is not possible to say unequivocally where this prejudice came from, because the ancestors of several nations tried at the same time. When the clock appeared in China, the people reacted to it with an open bias. The hieroglyph that depicted this word resembled in outline "death" or "funeral ceremony."
Therefore, receiving an accessory with such an ambiguous semantic interpretation as a gift was not considered very friendly in past eras. Who will love the invitation to their own funeral? And the present instantly got into the list of “banned”.
Japan went even further. There, the act of giving a watch was equated with the wish of death to the one to whom it was addressed. With such a frank demonstration of aggression towards the birthday man, one can only guess what any holiday will become after an inappropriate offering.
Since ancient times, Western civilization has been wary of sharp objects.Knives, swords, spears symbolize actions that are not life-affirming. They cut, stab, destroy. The hands of the clock configuration resemble the tip of the dangerous tips of the ancient varieties of edged weapons. Such a gift was regarded as a hint of enmity.
The modern population of countries has long stepped over the threshold of obsolete signs. Colorful electronic models, elite products of famous brands are worn with pleasure, and are not afraid to receive on the day of the celebration. They emphasize the status, decorate the interior, replenish collections of jewelry. But human memory still holds errors.
Indestructible tradition
Watches can tear lovers apart
Fans of the taboo on the gift of watches are sure that the insidious chronometer is able to separate loving each other. In their opinion, this will come after stopping the run of the hands in a circle around the dial. Even if you succeed in replacing the battery or fixing the broken mechanism, the situation can no longer be corrected. The arrows seem to cut feelings. Relations are bound to decline, and one day they will completely run out.
Watches can take away strength, youth, energy
According to another legend, a ticking accessory inevitably takes away strength, youth, energy from its new owner, mercilessly counting out the moments of his serene happiness. All this will certainly come true if a gift is received. And the intentions of the donor, even the brightest ones, do not matter.
Superstitious young ladies will easily attribute a hint of parting from their fan,suddenly decided to please the passion with a chic present in the form of precious watches. It is not difficult to guess what kind of surprise will come over the grief-giver of gold jewelry that does not pursue anything evil.
Many are afraid to give such an item to elderly people suffering from serious ailments. The thought of a bad allegory creeping into the soul with a countdown to the inexorable end of their difficult life. Not everyone will be able to endure the shadow of grief on the faces of those gifted.
Rescue deception - how to give a watch?
Esotericists recommend outsmarting the perfidy of fate, if the clock is presented. It is enough to pay a nominal fee for them to consider the accessory purchased. A handful of coins will do. And people who are suspicious are advised to get rid of the fearsome presentation as soon as possible. You can donate, sell. Surely there are adequate fans of beautiful jewelry.
The visionary Tristan Bernard (French writer) at one time warned that misfortunes do not bring about the fulfillment of superstitions, but faith in them. If you adhere to optimism and common sense, then the ticking of the clock will be in harmony with home comfort, and a beautiful bracelet of a golden dial will serve as a decoration for your wrist.
