New Year is a joyful holiday that comes to every home. Pre-New Year shopping trips in search of gifts are a pleasant pastime. Everyone wants to give their family, loved ones and friends something special, something that will warm the soul and be remembered for a long time. For people who believe in omens, choosing gifts becomes an extremely difficult task. Today we will talk about what is customary and what is not customary to give for the New Year.
For centuries, folk wisdom has protected homes, lives and health of household members, and attracted love, prosperity and happiness into the home. Let's turn to it and find out what surprises you can put in the craft, and what gifts you can't give for the New Year.
The first on the list of things that are not customary to give to family members, friends and colleagues are towels and slippers. Yes, indeed, it is not recommended to give these personal items to someone. Firstly, slippers can have negative associations, especially among older people. Of course, things such as towels and slippers are very necessary and important things in the apartment, but give the person the right to choose and purchase such household items for himself. On New Year's Eve, slippers and towels certainly won't create a festive mood.
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Scarves should not be considered as gifts either. Why, you ask? Everything is very simple. According to ancient customs, it promises the new owner tears; the person will cry bitterly and find no consolation.
As the signs say, it is not recommended to give various hygiene kits, since such gifts are already outdated and everyone is tired of them. Moreover, it is much better to choose self-care products on your own. Such gifts indicate sloppiness and negligence. And think for yourself, would you be pleased to receive such a gift?
Folk signs It is also not recommended to give a wrist or wall clock as a gift, as such a gift may predict separation. Even if you yourself do not believe in omens, you should still refrain from the idea of such a gift as a watch. And if you give a watch to a person who believes in omens, he may be very offended by you.
What you can’t give for the New Year are wallets. Why? According to signs, giving a wallet means giving your money to someone else. They will flow away from you, and flow to the person to whom the wallet was given. If you decide to make such a gift, be prepared for great financial difficulties.
What to give a girl?
For a young man, choosing a gift for a girl is not at all easy. Here you will find a list - a reminder for men, what you should not give to a girl for New Year:
- Cheap cosmetics and perfume;
- Cheap jewelry from the market;
- Kitchen items and accessories;
- Clothes;
- Towels and slippers.
Beautiful and charming creatures are not at all easy to please, so choosing a gift takes a lot of time. It’s quite difficult to guess the scent of her favorite perfume, even branded and expensive ones, and it’s very difficult to hit the bull’s eye with cosmetics. If you want to present jewelry, it must be of high quality and certainly not from the market. It’s not easy with clothes either; girls themselves sometimes don’t know what they want, so it’s better to leave the trips to the fitting rooms to her herself. Why won't kitchen utensils work? - you ask.
If you give your beloved a gift in the form of kitchen accessories, dishes or appliances, and especially towels. She might be offended. Most likely, she will regard such a gift as a hint from you that her place is in the kitchen. In this case, it will be extremely difficult to avoid a scandal, and the New Year's mood will be ruined.
Although, in truth, what will be important to a woman is not what kind of gift you chose, but how you presented it and how much effort and time you spent on thinking and searching. Ordinary gifts will not surprise or delight her, so you will have to work hard. A woman might absolutely love a little surprise you give her, and it might even help break the ice in her heart.
What to give to a young man?
Long before the New Year, the beautiful half of humanity begins to wonder what surprise to prepare for a man. So, what should not be given to a man for the New Year:
- Shaving items (cosmetics, razors, etc.);
- Bouquets with flowers;
- Towels and slippers;
- Underwear.
You can give a young man a tie that matches his suit, which he has always dreamed of. A good gift for a man would be a branded watch that will increase his status, but only if neither you nor he believes in omens.
It is better if gifts such as a tie and watch are given to a man by his wife or girlfriend. You definitely shouldn’t give a watch to a colleague or boss; you can give them a bottle of good alcohol.
Happy New Year! Now you know which gifts should not be given, and which ones, on the contrary, will delight your soul. The most important thing is to come up with and make surprises with good intentions and from the bottom of your heart, because, as they say, the main thing is not the gift - the main thing is the attention.
Not all gifts are appropriate, especially for New Year 2019. Experts have compiled a list of what should not be given and what gift ideas should be immediately excluded. Of course, it is difficult to choose something original, to your liking, and not to offend the recipient.
Now there is a rush in stores: Russians are buying gifts for loved ones and relatives. First of all, the preferences and hobbies of the person to whom the gift is presented are taken into account. But the donor is not always able to please. For a gift to be truly valuable, you should know that it is definitely not worth giving.
List of what not to give for New Year 2019
For the Year of the Yellow Pig, you definitely shouldn’t give: perfumes:
the symbol of the coming year does not like different scents, and besides, the giver cannot always guess the scent. The Pig has a good sense of smell, and many smells irritate it, so the person to whom you give the perfume may not like it. set of tools:
The pig may perceive such a gift as a danger. Cutting objects and tools can cause aggression. purses, wallets:
These are very useful, necessary gifts, but because of them, in 2019 a person may experience financial instability. mirror:
Even pocket mirrors cannot be given as gifts, otherwise there will be many negative events during the year. bath accessories:
combs, soap and shampoos, various gels. The pig is generally a clean animal, but such gifts would be inappropriate. Moreover, they may be perceived incorrectly. handmade gifts:
recipients will approve of practical items that are as useful as possible. cloth:
The pig is a modest animal, against expensive things. Clothes, slippers, and towels are definitely not worth giving. interior items:
You cannot give pets or money. Teenagers are not given clothes or stationery: it is better to choose something for creativity. It is better not to give women various little things, such as scarves, gloves, hats, jewelry, and various kitchen utensils. Do not give a man eau de toilette or sharp objects.
Have you already chosen what to give to your family and friends for the New Year? If this question still remains unanswered, take a look at online gift stores - you will be surprised how many cool things you can find in their catalogs if you look hard enough. So that you are not distracted by a banal assortment like soft toys or worthless souvenirs, we have prepared a selection of 30 unusual and cool gifts.
It would be too much of a hassle to search through all the online stores, so we took one of them - the online gift store E-xpedition - and found a bunch of cool gifts in its holiday assortment.
1.
A warm microplush blanket can be given to a person of any age and gender. One will find it more comfortable and warmer to play on a tablet, another will knit socks for his beloved grandchildren.
2. Animal hat for those who love animals
Animal hat "Husky" This hat is made of faux fur, although you can't tell by looking at it. A great gift for a girl who is crazy about huskies and all cats and dogs in general. It warms not only your head, but also your hands.
3. 3D lamps “imprinted” into the wall
3D Iron Man lamp These lamps seemed to crash into the wall and break through it. Moreover, some of them, like a soccer ball or Thor's hammer, crashed inside the room, while others - the Iron Man mask, the Hulk's fist or the front of a yellow car - were clearly outside.
A wall sticker imitating cracks is sold along with the lamp. A great gift for a child, or for a family with children, or for adults who like superheroes and unusual lamps.
4. Wireless mouse in the shape of a silver BMW i8
If your boyfriend or girlfriend is crazy about this car, a wireless mouse in the shape of your favorite model will be an excellent reminder of it and a visualization for making your wishes come true.
You definitely can’t do without a cool speech before handing over such a machine.
5. Aprons with a New Year's theme
If the person to whom the gift is intended often cooks and loves this activity, you can give an apron with a New Year's theme - Santa Claus and the more than erotic Snow Maiden.
The main thing is that it doesn’t look like a hint that it’s time to go to the stove.
6. Arctic Force Snow Blaster
One could say that this is a gift for children, but playing snowballs is fun for all ages, which can be played with equal pleasure and excitement at 10, 20, and 30 years old.
The Snow Blaster makes perfectly shaped snowballs that no longer need to be sculpted, and launches them using the conventional slingshot method.
Arm a company of at least three people with these, and the New Year will be very active and fun.
7. Gift baskets and parcels
In these baskets and parcels you will not find banal “Rafaelkas” and bottles of champagne - everything here is real, in the literal sense of the word.
If there are chocolates, then they are made with honey and natural ingredients. If there are tea infusions, then they are real, with taiga herbs that give vigor and strength.
Moreover, in different parcels and baskets there are different gifts: there may be venison chips, stew, jam, and “the biggest candy of success.”
It's all coolly decorated, without vulgar colorful pictures, mostly using brown wrapping paper.
In today's gift industry, which is choked with bright colors and artificial products, such gift baskets are perceived as really cool.
8. Whiskey stones in gift wrapping
I think now there is no need to explain to anyone what whiskey stones are. The most important thing about these Schotland gift stones is the classy gift packaging, which makes them look truly elite.
9. Whiskey stones in different packaging
Another whiskey stones, this time gray and in gray packaging. Nine smooth stone cubes are held in a well-designed box with magnets.
10. Illuminated whiskey glass
These glasses light up at the touch of your hand and glow in different colors. It looks very festive and eliminates annoying confusion like: “Where is my glass?”, “Is this really my glass?”
You will recognize your glass by the color of the backlight - both in the light and in the dark.
11. Non-spillable thermal mugs No. 1
Due to special system car thermal mugs will never spill their contents on you. Mugs from the Contigo brand maintain the desired temperature of the drink for up to five hours and delight with a stylish design. A great gift for those who are often on the road.
12.
This gun and bullet are very similar to the real thing, but made from delicious natural chocolate. If your friend or relative is crazy about guns, why not give them an “endorphin boost.”
13. Toolbox
It will be fun to give a girl or guy who has never held anything heavier than a computer mouse in his hands an adjustable wrench, a hook, a gear and pliers.
The main thing is that this person loves chocolate, because all the instruments are made from it, although they look exactly like the real thing. And that moment when your loved one has not yet understood what’s what is priceless.
14. Down slippers
If you know that your friends or family have cold floors in their apartment, give them super warm slippers filled with down and feathers. Again, a universal gift for any age.
15. Suitcase-scooter for creative travelers
Ride like a breeze through the city streets to the airport or train station, ride a scooter around the waiting room, catching the envious glances of children - the scooter suitcase easily unfolds and provides a fun time during the moving process. A cool gift for those who are always on the go.
16. Custard cup with an unusual bottom
The “double” bottom of this cup makes it easy to brew loose leaf tea and drink it without straining. When you need to brew tea, tea leaves are poured into a smaller container, and boiling water is poured into a larger water container, after which the cup is rolled over to one side.
When the tea has brewed sufficiently, you can turn the cup over to the other side of the bottom and drink the tea slowly without becoming too strong. An original gift for connoisseurs of loose leaf tea.
17. Serious reward for merit
The Oscar statuette, a copy of one of the oldest and most famous film awards, simply cannot be awarded without a solemn speech.
Moreover, you can come up with a variety of merits - from real achievements to ridiculous assigned statuses.
18.
A simple soft toy will only please a child or a soft toy collector. But such a bear with a secret inside will be an excellent gift for any friend.
There is a lock on the bear's neck that opens a secret pocket. You can put any additional gift in this secret pocket. This will be a real surprise for your friend or relative, and he can then use the bear for his secrets and stashes.
19. For lovers of barbecue
The “Caucasus” set, made in Russia, is for those who adore kebabs, love to cook them, spend time in nature and put everything on the shelves.
One gift box contains skewers, a knife and an ax in cases, shot glasses and a flask.
20.
This gift will be useful for both travelers and those who love hiking. The 11,000 mAh battery is enough for eight full iPhone charges and three iPad charges. Two ports allow you to charge two devices simultaneously. This miracle cobblestone weighs less than 200 grams and takes up almost no space in your backpack.
21. Hats made of natural coyote and bluefrost fur
This gift is best chosen for those closest to you. No, not because you necessarily need to know the size of the hat - both the Esther earflaps and the Hephaestus model have special drawstrings to adjust the size.
It’s just that with close people you definitely won’t be mistaken about their tastes in choosing hats and you’re less likely to hear something like: “This is real fur! What a nightmare! Poor little animals!
Well, in general, earflaps are an ideal hat for Russian frosts, especially since the winter is expected to be cold.
22. Hoodie for sofa Jedi
A Jedi robe is a cool gift in itself, and if it’s also a comfortable robe for the house, that’s great.
23. LED attachments for bicycles
Yes, now is not the season for bicycles, but if your friend loves to ride a bike and stays on it all summer, then why not give him something for his two-wheeled pet?
LED bicycle attachments create up to 11 images on wheels, are protected from moisture and have a built-in speedometer.
With such attachments, any bike will look cool, and in the dark it will be safer to ride on the highway.
24. Brutal jewelry for a man
Jewelry from the Spartam collection in the spirit of minimalism looks as if it was restored according to models of ancient jewelry.
Leather and steel - what could be more brutal? At the same time, there is enough variety: a sea of interchangeable beads for bracelets, change them at least every day.
25. “Enjoy your steam!” - men's bath set in a gift bag
This is a great gift for those who often visit the bathhouse or sauna. The set contains everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable trip to the bathhouse.
3D printer pen If your friends are no strangers to art, you can give them a 3D pen, with which you can create flat plastic figures or three-dimensional designs. A fun activity for creative people.
28. Massage cape for motorists
This cape is worth giving to those who spend a lot of time driving. This will be a super useful gift for them.
Eight vibration programs, remote control, timer and heated seats. With such a cape, your loved ones will stop complaining about back pain after a whole day of driving.
By the way, you can give it as a gift office workers: They also don’t mind relaxing after a whole day in a sitting position.
29.
If your friends haven't gotten themselves an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus yet, you can give them an adorable '80s-style record player.
Red plastic record player with speaker, cassette compartment (actually for iPhone 4/4S and 5/5S or iPod) and large Play, Volue, Rew buttons.
It evokes a sea of positive feelings and such touching nostalgia for bygone times.
30.
When folded, this steel knife looks like a regular credit card, only it weighs more - 13 grams.
It easily fits into a wallet, and if necessary, quickly unfolds and helps to cut the rope on the parcel, an envelope with a letter, and everything else you need.
If you want to buy cheaper
If you don’t care what to give, the main thing is that it’s inexpensive and not very trivial; e-xpedition.ru also has New Year’s promotions with discounts.
For example, you can buy a winter bandana scarf with a 50% discount or within three days order Ellehammer bags, backpacks and suitcases with a 50% discount using the same promotional code as the 3D lamps: HAPPYSALE2015.
There are also gifts for purchases made at E-xpedition. For example, if you bought something on the website, you received an invitation to the New Year’s party at the Expedition creative park and a discount of 215 rubles at the Rosinter restaurant chain. In general, you get the idea.
That's all. I hope you liked some of these gifts, and you still have time to order them and receive them before the New Year.
Happy bright holidays and more unusual gifts!
In order for a gift to bring only positive emotions, you should approach its choice with all responsibility. After all, some things can not only ruin the festive mood, but also destroy the warmest relationships.
There are certain rules that you should follow to avoid getting into trouble. When choosing a gift, always focus on individual characteristics the one for whom it is intended. For example, if you are going to give someone sweets, find out in advance whether the person has allergies. The same goes for tea, coffee, alcohol - you must agree, for someone who categorically does not drink these drinks, such a gift would clearly be inappropriate. Giving personal hygiene items to those with whom you are not on close terms is considered bad manners. Accessories and clothing are good gifts only if you take into account the tastes of the recipient when purchasing them. It is also recommended to present them only to close people.
This general information, which will help you avoid awkward situations on a festive night. However, there is also an unspoken list of “forbidden” things. It was formed over a long time and incorporated folk signs, rules of etiquette, and simple human observations. So, what gifts should you not give for the New Year?
What not to give for the New Year
When choosing a gift for the elderly, immediately exclude several options: slippers(even very beautiful ones) candles(even designer curly ones), watch(even very expensive) gifts are not recommended. It seems the ban is quite clear - older people are often superstitious, and such a gift will not cause them a storm of festive emotions, but the thought of bad omens and the transience of life. On New Year's Day it is absolutely forbidden to tune in to such a wave. Therefore, try to choose something that will not lower your mood, but, on the contrary, will give you joy.
By the way, watch It should not be given as a gift to superstitious lovers either - it is believed that this is a sign of imminent separation. And those who are especially suspicious may even perceive this as a hint of a desire to break up. You should also be careful with jewelry: according to folk wisdom, pearl symbolizes tears, and such a gift on New Year’s Eve can make the whole next year very “tearful.”
Another point of prohibitions on jewelry is related to the rules of etiquette. To an unmarried girl cannot be given ring, if you are not going to have a wedding yet, because she will most likely perceive the presentation of such a gift as a marriage proposal. And when he finds out that it’s just a New Year’s gift, his mood will be ruined for the rest of the evening.
A special place in the list of prohibitions is occupied by sharp objects: knives, razors and so on. By folk beliefs, kitchen knives and even souvenir weapons can “cut” the relationship between the donor and the recipient, leading to quarrels and conflicts. And a razor presented for the New Year will reduce the financial well-being of the owner.
Money failures also promise gifts wallets. However, if you throw a coin in there before handing it over, then the wallet can be presented as a present. A similar situation with dishes— before donating, you should put something symbolic there. The main thing is that it is not empty.
Shouldn't be given to women household items like frying pans, pots and ladles. There are no superstitions hidden here: it’s just that the New Year is a magical holiday, and every woman wants to escape from the everyday whirlwind for a while and find herself in a fairy tale. An extremely everyday gift will easily ruin the festive New Year's atmosphere.
Folk signs are a controversial matter. The primary factor when choosing good gift your desire and hobbies of the person to whom you are going to give the gift will still remain. A person who does not have any negative attitudes associated with watches will be quite happy with such a stylish and useful accessory; jewelry with pearls will pleasantly surprise many women, and souvenir weapons will delight an avid collector. After all, the main thing in a gift is that it evokes positive emotions in a person, and everything else is not so important. We wish you a wonderful mood and happy holidays, and do not forget to click on the buttons and
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Before we know it, the most important holiday of the year will arrive. And we will certainly have to be puzzled by gift ideas for our closest ones, friends, and sometimes work colleagues. Alas, not all of us are so well versed in etiquette to clearly know which gifts will be appropriate and which will only cause a feeling of awkwardness... So, here are some tips for giving New Year's gifts!Money can only be given to loved ones or to those who are in dire need of it.
It would be quite appropriate if you are congratulating elderly parents or a friend who has a small salary and seven people at the shops. In all other cases, such a choice will demonstrate that you were not too concerned about finding a gift and decided to do what was easier.If you do give money, be sure to put it in an envelope or a greeting card in the form of an envelope. Banknotes should look new and better large - a thousand or five thousand, and not many pieces of paper for 50, 100 or 500 rubles. This option may seem humiliating to the person to whom the financial gift is intended.
Don't give away hygiene items
In stores and catalogs on the eve of the New Year holidays, they usually appear consisting of soaps, shampoos, shower gels... But what makes you think that such a gift will please someone? Even if the set is quite expensive, the composition, aroma, etc. may not be suitable for a person. Not to mention the fact that ideas for such gifts come to the minds of a huge number of people, and most often such gifts are either later given away or lie on shelves for years.In addition, donated hygiene items may be perceived as a hint of insufficient cleanliness. Of course, not by everyone, but there is such a possibility.
Clothes can only be given to loved ones
You don't know what toiletries a person outside your inner circle prefers. Perhaps your gift will not be his style or the right size. In general, underwear can only be given to spouses, children or immediate relatives. If you give a T-shirt, panties or nightie to just a friend, it will cause bewilderment, to put it mildly. You shouldn’t even give ties to ordinary acquaintances. If you really want to please, say, a colleague, choose something from leather goods - a belt, gloves, a briefcase... But you need to at least have an approximate idea of the size and be sure that the item will really be useful.Be careful when giving handmade gifts
Not always, really able to please. It’s one thing if you are a real “pro” in knitting, embroidery or, say, wood burning. And it’s completely different if you are just taking your first steps in needlework and this is nothing more than a hobby for you, which doesn’t even smell like craft.Something crooked and ugly, made by you, may delight your grandmother, but it is unlikely to cause the admiration of any of your friends or acquaintances. It is unlikely that a poorly knitted sweater will be worn, and a lopsided “house-elf” will be placed in a prominent place in the house.
If you don’t know what to give, give universal gifts
These primarily include sweets, cakes and alcohol. Alcohol is always appropriate as a gift for a man. Even if he doesn’t drink, he can treat someone later.Alcohol can also be given to women. If strong drinks such as whiskey or gin are more suitable for a man, then a “softer” option will do for ladies - champagne, various liqueurs, table wine...
Don't buy too cheap alcohol. It may turn out to be of poor quality, and the gift will only spoil the mood.
You can also give something with New Year's symbols. Figurines or toys in the form of the symbol of the year (in 2018 it is the Dog) can serve as an excellent addition to other gifts. Expensive towels, a bag or an apron decorated with New Year's symbols are also suitable.
The gift can be “general”, but it must look decent
If you are visiting a family or a large group, then you can, of course, limit yourself to a cake and a bottle of wine, but they should not be cheap. There should be enough cake or box of chocolate for everyone. There should not be an impression that you brought the gift just “for show.”Edibles should be in place
If you are going to bring something edible and not confectionery as a gift, for example, aspic or a stick of sausage, then it is better to notify the owners about this in advance. Perhaps they will have all this on their table anyway.If you have prepared an edible gift, such as a pack of tea or a box of cookies, not for a common table, but for a specific person, then you must say so when presenting it.
It is better to give separate gifts to children
The expression “ice cream for the kids, flowers for the woman” is more relevant than ever in the New Year. Well, you don’t have to take it literally, but it’s better to give different things to adults and children. Most likely, the younger generation will be pleased with toys, gift sets of sweets (if this is approved by their parents), and some funny little things.Don't rush with your return gift
It happens that they give us something, but we did not expect it... Should we run to the nearest store or frantically search in our bins to see if there is any junk lying around that would be suitable as a gift?It is advisable not to do this. Honestly say that you haven’t prepared a gift yet, but at the next meeting you will try to make up for it. If you live nearby, you can then buy a gift and bring it. But it’s better to choose a gift on purpose than to grab the first thing you come across.
Happy New Year!