Knives and other sharps objects tend to be seen as bad luck. They are seen as cutting the good luck or the relationship itself. A way around it is to attach a coin that the receiver can then give back to you. This way they are paying for the item.
Also include coins Or money in purses and wallets for good luck.
In some places mirrors are not good gifts because it is thought to attract bad ghost that will cause negative changes in the receivers life.
Some people see the gift of watches and clocks as a sign that time is running out in a relationship. In China clocks are associated with death and are avoided as gifts.
Handkerchiefs as gifts are suppose to signify tears to come.
Gifting soap might wash away a relationship.
Opals are considered the most unlucky of gemstones and should not be given as gift. The only exception is if the receiver is born in October.
Shoes as a Christmas gift is suppose to signify that the receiver will walk away from you.
Giving an emerald will confer luck, success, and happiness. Unless you give it on a Monday.
Giving a friend gloves means you will get in a fight.
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