We are buying a new (to us) house and want to start out on the right foot. What should we bring into the house as the "first item in" to ensure good fortune and harmony? DH says bread and salt; what other ritual items are popular and why?
2006-12-06 11:08:25 · 11 answers · asked by welmoed 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I always burn sage. by doing this you are "cleansing" your house. you can get it at most head shops, homeopathic stores or pick and dry your own. I just get it lit and drop it in a mug you never need to use again except for this purpose. walk around your whole house, every room, I even do it outside by the front and back doors. just keep moving the mug up and down to keep the smoke coming. this should be your first thing you do before you move in, in my opinion. enjoy and best of luck in your new home.
2006-12-07 03:02:23 · answer #1 · answered by J~ME 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Jewish tradition the first thing that you MUST do before moving in is hanging a mezuzah on the entry door. It's a little case with a parchment with lines from Deuteronomy where it is commanded that the doorposts be marked.
The verse reads something like this:
Take these words I command to you this day...tie them upon your arm, and wear them as a sign between your eyes, and you shall WRITE THEM ON THE GATES OF YOUR CITIES AND YOUR HOMES
The case is usually a long narrow case, and is attached to the right side doorpost as you are coming in, with the top tilted toward the inside of the house.
On a more practical note, be sure to bring in some TP in the first load. That way you are not caught unawares. Also, have a picnic meal packed. Have a picnic on the floor where the dining room table will go.
2006-12-06 12:51:39 · answer #2 · answered by anon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 08:51:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about good fortune, but bring in the bed or sofa, first because moving day is tiring.
2006-12-06 11:20:41 · answer #4 · answered by qtpie031984 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I WOULD SAY A THANKFUL PRAYER TO THE LORD FOR HIM ALLOWIN G U TO BE IN THE POSITION OF HAVE A NEW HOME. AT THIS TIME OF THE YEAR THERE ARE LOTS OF HOMELESS PEOPLE WO JUST WISH THEY HAD A PLACE TO SLEEP
2006-12-06 11:12:27 · answer #5 · answered by john t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring a horse in because its good luck.
2006-12-06 23:11:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a minister bless your new home if you want peace to be foremost there.
2006-12-06 11:21:19 · answer #7 · answered by Marcus R. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cable box.
2006-12-06 11:16:14 · answer #8 · answered by normy in garden city 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard a plant, but don't know why.
2006-12-06 11:12:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
trust, honesty and thankfulness
2006-12-06 11:16:15 · answer #10 · answered by ticketoride04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋