has anyone heard of this?
that you are not suppose to register for knifes on your registry?
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has anyone heard of this?
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The italian tradition is that if you get knives the person who got them for you has to give you a penny....it is a good luck thing... we registered for knives.
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never heard of this![]()
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I'd be interested to hear about it though.
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yes I have. you can register knives but that person has to give you a penny.
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found this
In the Jewish tradition, it's bad luck to receive knives as a wedding gift. In case someone should give knives, the bride should transform the exchange into a financial transaction by giving a penny or nominal sum for the knives.
In the Jewish tradition, it's bad luck to receive knives as a wedding gift. In case someone should give knives, the bride should transform the exchange into a financial transaction by giving a penny or nominal sum for the knives.
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and this
'Knives, scissors and all other types of utensils that are used for cutting things are not traditionally considered a good gift idea. Basically the idea of cutting or slicing things is does not promote good luck, or good karma. In fact, to the Chinese or in Latin America the gift of a knife as a gift would be interpreted as 'cutting off a friendship (or relationship).'
'Knives, scissors and all other types of utensils that are used for cutting things are not traditionally considered a good gift idea. Basically the idea of cutting or slicing things is does not promote good luck, or good karma. In fact, to the Chinese or in Latin America the gift of a knife as a gift would be interpreted as 'cutting off a friendship (or relationship).'
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lol okay good im glad! we were registring and Fh was like looking at knifes and im like NO thats bad luck, but we did it anyway..its also bad luck to see eachother b4 the ceramony, but o well
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I never knew that, but I need a good carving knife, so I'd better get those pennies ready! What if it's for the Shower, not the wedding?
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Haha I have heard of that... but we registered for them anyway. ![]()
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Posted by MaureenM618
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In the Jewish tradition, it's bad luck to receive knives as a wedding gift. In case someone should give knives, the bride should transform the exchange into a financial transaction by giving a penny or nominal sum for the knives.
we're jewish, and my family wouldnt let me put knives on our registry. we did buy our friends their wusthof knife block set as a wedding gift (they are out of state, and giving cash is considered impersonal) but they arent jewish and it was one of the nicer things on their registry.
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Posted by sachia
yes I have. you can register knives but that person has to give you a penny.
I was always told the BRIDE has to give the GIVER/GUEST of any knifes/scissors and what not a penny.. That way they aren't technically a gift, she paid something for them and then it is no longer bad luck.
Also at the shower the bride isn't supposed to use any Knives or scissors, that is also considered bad luck.. especially when opening gifts. (ex: cutting ribbons and string...big no no) She is supposed to rip and pull them and it is said (my my crazy old italian aunt) that how ever many times the string or ribbon breaks while the bride is trying to open the gift is the amount of kids she will have. Gotta love crazy italian wives tales.
Edited because I cant spell!!!
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LOL you know i love to be realistic so here goes...
how many divorcees are out there that DIDNT put knifes on their registries... whats their excuse? LOL
I think that if you need/want knives, then go ahead n add em...![]()
how many divorcees are out there that DIDNT put knifes on their registries... whats their excuse? LOL
I think that if you need/want knives, then go ahead n add em...
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I know you're not supposed to...but i really want a good knife set so oh well...if my marriage is doomed because I want to cut my steak up at least i'll have something to use to eat when i'm all alone
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Posted by little34
The italian tradition is that if you get knives the person who got them for you has to give you a penny....it is a good luck thing... we registered for knives.
minor correction YOU have to give THEM a penny, so therefore you 'bought' your own knives
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Posted by little34
The italian tradition is that if you get knives the person who got them for you has to give you a penny....it is a good luck thing... we registered for knives.
My family also believes in that. Im registering regardless, I need knvies!!! lol
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Yes, I am Italian and you can register for knives but if someone gives you knives at a shower you have to give them a penny so that you dont fight (superstition) and you cant use any knives to open your gifts at the shower
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I've heard you shouldnt TOUCH them at the bridal shower... not that you cant register for them.
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Yes this is what I've heard also....
Posted by MaureenM618
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In the Jewish tradition, it's bad luck to receive knives as a wedding gift. In case someone should give knives, the bride should transform the exchange into a financial transaction by giving a penny or nominal sum for the knives.
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it is said that in italian tradition that if you use a knife to open a gift at your shower its bad luck but you can register for them
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I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS. INTERESTING THOUGH.
