Kitchen Superstitions: 7 Popular Signs and Their Meanings

31.03.2023 22:40
Updated: 15.04.2023 00:42

In the 21st century, cooking does not carry any sacred meaning, and the kitchen is a field for experimenting with recipes.

However, in ancient times, cooking and kitchen utensils, as well as the dining table, were treated with great respect. And not without sacred meanings.

Signs about dishes

1. They say that breaking dishes promises happiness. However, the sign can be turned in the opposite direction. This is the risk of doing someone who tries to glue the dishes. It is believed that plates or mugs with chips and cracks can bring misfortune.

2. The sign says that porcelain or ceramic dishes can warn a person about enemies among the guests. For example, if the dishes crack or break in the hands of a guest, it means that he has a negative attitude towards the hosts and talks about them in an unkind way behind their back.

3. The vessel filled with food must be covered with a lid after sunset. Otherwise, "the devil will spit in it."

A vessel
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Folk omens about cutlery

1. In ancient times there was a sign: dropping a fork while setting the table meant driving out your love.

2. If knives accidentally cross while setting the table, it means the person is going on a trip.

3. A quick wedding is predicted by the following sign: two spoons accidentally end up crossed in a saucepan or saucepan.

4. A person who eats with a knife will be angry without reason - a sign that many people have known since childhood.

Author: Dmitry Bobrovich Internet resource editor

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  1. Signs about dishes
  2. Folk omens about cutlery