As the approach of autumn heralds the arrival of many festivals, people like to show their love and respect for their dear ones by showering them with gifts
One of the most materialistic ways by which people celebrate festivals is by giving gifts to others so that it can remind the recipients that the giver considers them an important part of their life
Gifts are, therefore, a form of tangible object through which positive emotions are shared between people and largely invoke the spirit of festivity
However, there are some gifts that are inauspicious to be given to others -
Clocks
Although clocks serve as a valuable house accessory, gifting any kind of clock is said to bring bad luck as it indicates that you have set a timer on your relationship with the receiver
Wallets
It is believed that gifting a useful item like wallet to someone means sending your positive financial energy to the other person
Shoes
Footwear like shoes are said to be very unlucky gifts as it is said that the receiver will soon walk away from you
Handkerchiefs
A thing of great personal use but highly inauspicious to be gifted is the handkerchief as it is believed to invite negative feelings between the giver and receiver
Sharp objects
Scissors, knives or any other kind of sharp objects are not only unsafe gifts but are considered unlucky too as it is said to cut off any kind of beautiful relationship between the giver and receiver
Mirrors
According to Vastu Shastra, it is believed that gifting mirrors invite harmful spirits in the life of the recipient
Umbrella
It is said that giving somebody an umbrella may insinuate that your relationship with them has fallen apart
Black Clothes
As black is a symbol of mourning, it is considered to be a sign of back luck if you gift black clothes to someone