Why you shouldn't leave empty bottles on the table

During the feast, the bottles are emptied one after another. But a Russian person will never put an empty bottle on the table, throwing it under it. What motivates people? Do they know any signs? Most likely, this happens subconsciously, but he does it very correctly. After all, if you believe superstitions, then an empty bottle on the table is a harbinger of failures, troubles and awkward situations.

Historical roots of the sign

Signs go back several centuries. And despite the fact that reality has changed a lot, this custom occupies not the last place in the life of a modern person.

The superstition about empty dishes appeared thanks to the Russian Cossacks. In 1812–1814 they heroically ousted the French from Russian lands. And once in France, they often got very drunk in French eateries. They managed to save on booze through a little trick.

At that time, waiters in Paris counted the amount of alcohol consumed by empty bottles. It was not difficult to count them on the table. One of the resourceful heroes took note of this. He suggested hiding some of the bottles under the table so that the waiter wouldn’t notice them. This means that the amount we had to pay for alcohol was half as much. The trick gradually became a habit and “infected” all Russians.

Reference! Another historical fact says that superstition originated thanks to the hussars.They did not like to leave empty bottles on the table, believing that empty dishes foreshadowed trouble in battle. Someone sitting at this table will die.

A sign about empty bottles on the table

Agree: leaving empty containers is not nice. The appearance of the set table immediately deteriorates, and the guests are constantly gesticulating, figuring out something under the influence of alcohol. The dishes are about to tip over, break, and the remains of alcohol will stain the snow-white fabric.

But many housewives immediately hide empty dishes for other reasons. After all, there are still several signs that encourage this. These are the problems that a person who did not follow the custom would expect in the past.

• Empty container on the table - sign of imminent family poverty. You will be haunted by failures, financial debts, and there will be no food in the house.
• Bottle without drink signals about problems at work. And also about what will appear unexpected expenses that cannot be postponed.
• According to the ancestors, empty bottles standing on the surface attract black forces, which absorb the positive energy of the family.
  A conscientious housewife always fusses around the guests, either presenting a new portion of the dish or removing empty dishes. But if the hostess suddenly left an empty bottle on the surface, it means It's time for the guests to go home.

Reference! Making such hints to invited guests means disgracing yourself in front of them.

• Many people believe that an empty bottle in a vertical position is to the deceased.

Modern attitude to omen

According to clergy, believing in various superstitions is blasphemy. But older people continue to believe in them, because this has been ingrained in them since childhood. The younger generation also follows the rule about empty containers on the table, but for completely different reasons.

• Empty bottle clutters up space — guests don't see each otherto chat.
• Empty bottle takes place, because instead of it you can put another container with alcohol.
• Empty container reminds you of the amount of alcohol you drink. As they say, the less you know, the longer you sit at the table, and the hangover will come later.

Obviously, the sign has real and practical motives, which are more believable and are perceived without grinning.

What to do is up to everyone to decide for themselves. But maybe it’s better to continue putting the empty containers under the table? Stay out of harm's way...