The house needs to be kept clean. But not everything can be thrown away. Some things have a strong connection to their owner's energy, so throwing them away can bring misfortune upon you.
In the past, people took every measure to protect themselves and their personal belongings from outside influence. This gave rise to many omens and superstitions, which over time became protective rules. Whether or not to follow them is a personal choice, but experts remind us that all omens and warnings were not born out of nowhere. In particular, certain items should never be thrown away to avoid bringing misfortune upon oneself.
1. Bread and salt. In Russia, honored guests were greeted with bread and salt. These foods symbolize satiety and prosperity, family well-being, and happiness. Our ancestors believed that carelessness with bread and salt could incur the wrath of the higher powers. Therefore, it is recommended to give leftover bread to birds or animals. Salt can be scattered on the ground.
2. An old wallet or bag . Throwing away a wallet or bag is considered bad luck. It's believed that throwing away money, good luck, and social status along with these items can lead to the loss of money. In the past, people disposed of wallets and bags in a special way—either burying them under a young tree or burning them. This not only helped avoid potential financial problems but also ward off poverty.
3. Family photo albums. Photographs carry the imprint of people's energy and preserve memories of a specific moment in their lives. You can only get rid of those photos that have nothing to do with you. If the photos include your relatives, friends, or colleagues, it's worth keeping them as a keepsake. Even if you don't maintain a relationship with these people, it's very dangerous to sever ties this way. It often ends in unpleasant consequences—illness, the evil eye, bad luck. If you need to get rid of a photo, it's best to burn it and scatter the ashes.
4. Children's things. In Russia, children's things were treated with great care. It was considered unacceptable to throw them away or turn them into rags. There is a belief that using children's clothes for dirty work could doom the child to a miserable life. Such things were usually made into rag toys, doll clothes, or given to those with small children.
5. Wedding dress (suit). Married life is a great responsibility. Newlyweds dream of a long and happy marriage, and to ensure that this happens, wedding dresses should be treasured and not given away.
6. Church paraphernalia. Icons, pectoral crosses, prayer books, and Bibles are powerful personal amulets designed to protect against evil, so under no circumstances should you throw away sacred items. If you need to say goodbye to them, take them to the church.
7. Watches. Watches are timekeepers, and wasting your time is known to be dangerous. This magical object absorbs everything good and bad, preserving history and memories. Throwing away a working watch can bring misfortune upon yourself.
