A table is the most familiar piece of furniture that exists in literally every home. But despite some routine of this furniture, we can confidently say: the table is special furniture. After all, it was here that large and friendly families gathered at all times. He is being hosted today, discussing the most pressing problems. And he was also considered something like the hand of the Lord, giving daily bread. That is why in Russia a special, respectful attitude to this furniture was formed, which, in addition, is associated with many interesting signs. And many of them make sense. The main thing is to have a tablecloth on the table!
Testing the table before setting the tablecloth
The particular importance of a piece of furniture determines the need for careful care of it. Some rituals associated with this household item are still preserved. It is widely known and distributed some of the requirements for it. We suggest that you objectively check whether your furniture meets these requirements.
- Quality . Should not stagger, all connections must be reliable. If cracks or chips appear on it, it is imperative and urgent to carry out repairs.
- Cleanliness . Lunch furniture should always be kept in perfect condition, because, otherwise, we seem to express our disrespect for God.
- Order . In no case do not leave empty and dirty dishes on the surface.
Some of these and many other requirements are dictated by the simple desire for cleanliness in the home. Others are serious signs.
Important! Of particular importance belongs to the tablecloth - a must for the dining table.
Why the tablecloth should always be on the table
A tablecloth has long been a necessary household item. Many rituals, superstitions and signs are associated with it, many of which remain famous to this day. You can believe in their effectiveness or not - this is a private matter for everyone. But one thing is certain for sure: the magic of tablecloth exists, and sometimes it can be quite strong.
Attitude to the tablecloth in the past and present
The tablecloth was always laid, laying the table with it. Perhaps this is somehow connected with a respectful attitude to food, which was always revered as a gift of the Lord .
And if crumbs remained on the tablecloth, they were shaken off, collected and given to chickens. They were never swept to the floor - food cannot be trampled on. If something fell to the floor, they immediately picked it up and also gave it to cattle.
Today, an uncovered table often indicates a dysfunctional relationship in the family, a loss of family values, neglect of home comfort. Often this picture can be observed in families in which the main issues are career and making money.
Why you should not do without a tablecloth
And today this type of home textiles is a decoration of the feast, is the reason for the pride of the hostess. And besides, magical signs, omens, tablecloth possibilities are preserved. You remember the self-assembly from fairy tales, with which the heroes never went hungry! And the road lay in a "tablecloth", that is, it was smooth and even.
And here are its other features .
- Do not sit down to dinner at the “bare” table, it’s for lack of money .
- Lined up furniture? Do not forget to put a few bills under the canvas . Then money will be found in the house .
- Friends suddenly came in, but you have a little food in the refrigerator? Put the knife under the cloth - although the guests will eat little, they will still be full .
- If, on the contrary, you have already prepared everything and were waiting for the guests, and they are late? In this case, you can’t do without a tablecloth! Just shake it a little above the table and guests will come quickly.
- And if you want to establish friendly relations with any family, you should give them a tablecloth.
Now do you understand why it is needed on your desk? A tablecloth is an accessory familiar in the past, which is used much less often today, relying on modern materials from which furniture is made. And this, if you believe the signs, can lead to trouble. This is clearly worth thinking about and starting to follow old traditions, even if you do not believe in signs.
