Away there was an embarrassment. Although there were not many of us, the hostess parted with a feast. Everything was delicious and beautiful. Until one guest found that the elegant tablecloth on the table was doubled. Well, it seemed, noticed - and noticed. You don’t like it, don’t do it yourself. But she began to argue that doing so categorically is impossible! Why would it be, we wondered. And she enlightened us ...
Why even a tablecloth?
From ancient times, the tablecloth was laid on the table as a tribute to food .
IMPORTANT! For our ancestors, putting dishes on a bare table was considered not only ugly, but also threatened to bring poverty and need to the house.
Today, a beautiful, ironed and starched finish on the dining table is the main decoration of both a dinner party and a family dinner. It is not surprising that many signs and beliefs are associated with such a significant interior item.
Why do the housewives fold the tablecloth
According to the rules of serving and etiquette, based on convenience, the optimal length of the canvas is calculated so that the overhang from the edge of the table is 20-30 cm . A longer product will interfere with guests sitting at the table. And the short one looks messy and untidy.
Unfortunately, in everyday life it is not always possible to choose the correct length . Therefore, the housewives resort to tricks and fold the canvas in half, adjusting the size to the most comfortable one.
Oversights with tissue damage or stain on the product are not excluded. Then, taking emergency measures, women fold the fabric to close the defect .
Why you can’t fold the tablecloth
The most important sign, according to which a folded tablecloth carries negativity in the family, relates to married life.
- Having folded the product, the mistress with her own hands lures the partner with the temptation of treason .
- The double life of her husband - this is the consequence, which, according to popular belief, will cause the desire for an ideal serving.
IMPORTANT! The opposite interpretation has a tablecloth presented as a gift.
In this case, it is simply necessary to give it in folded form . Only then will the couple remain faithful to each other.
By the way, this part of household goods is a wonderful gift! It guarantees the location of the owners of the house to the person of the donor.
How a tablecloth connects etiquette and omens
How then relates to a textile product? Follow all the rules!
Tablecloth and Etiquette
According to elementary household rules, a tablecloth should be:
- clean
- perfectly smoothed, without creases from folds;
- appropriate length;
- suitable event coloring.
An exception to the size indicated above is made for receptions and celebrations . In this case, the canvas reaches the floor, completely covering the legs of the table. Such use does not bring problems to guests, because they do not sit at tables and do not risk getting up to catch the edge of the fabric.
Tablecloth and omens
- According to signs, every family is simply obliged to have a snow-white linen tablecloth in the closet . In the event of a quarrel, it is enough to cover the dining table with it. And after dinner, sweep away from the surface all the remains of an unpleasant misunderstanding.
- In order to always have money in your wallet, just put a large paper bill under the canvas.
- To shake out the textiles themselves after our departure (as well as after all the guests, however) the mistress is best off the street ! Do it if there is such an opportunity - this is also for the money!
- But it’s not worth sewing it up! Torn - so torn! Get a new one! And the old, our ancestors thought, simply cannot be thrown away! Only to burn!
Despite the fact that the variety of countertops allows housewives to do without a tablecloth, which once again needs to be washed and ironed, its use will undoubtedly bring coziness and style to the house . The only condition is the correct use of the serving. This is useful both from the point of view of the appearance of the table, and from the side of signs and beliefs.
