Why should a broom be in every home?

The advent of electricity and the associated benefits of civilization gradually pushed the usual symbols of comfort to the brink of extinction. This also affected the broom. The evolution of vacuum cleaners and steam mops has led to the displacement of a previously indispensable assistant from its place of honor. Now, at best, it is modestly hidden in a dusty closet. And even then it’s only done “just in case the lights are turned off.” But in vain. The brownie is uncomfortable in the pantry. He won't live in a vacuum cleaner.

A little about signs

Most of them are a brief summary of centuries-old observations. And they can be easily explained from a practical point of view, without unnecessary superstitions. These include the following:

1. To attract prosperity and prosperity, the broom is always placed with the broom facing up.
2. Left in a corner, it will bring trouble.
3. The broom should be voluminous and fluffy, otherwise you won’t be able to sweep the troubles out of the house with a broom.
4. Revenge can only be taken with one broom, because wealth can be scattered with a couple.
5. If you spank a child with a new broom, he will be calm. In this case, you should hit with the handle, because the broom can draw out energy, without which laziness and apathy occur.
6. The girl who diligently sweeps the floor will soon get married.
7. When moving to a new house, be sure to take an old broom with you. This way they will be able to take away happiness, prosperity and the brownie, without which they cannot be seen.
   

Skeptics' comments on these signs are no less laconic:

1. Placing the broom with the broom down can easily damage it. And this requires buying a new one and, accordingly, extra expenses. This is not how you get to wealth.
2. Usually a broom is used to cover the swept-up debris in the corner. If a scrupulous husband sees him, the careless wife will be in trouble.
3. A liquid broom will only raise the dust, but you can only collect all the dirt with a fluffy one.
4. A couple of brooms in the house is already an extra expense. It is possible that the situation is the same with other household items. And this is not the best way to get rich.
5. Be careful with this sign, because a child can complain about beating - but this is impossible now, even for educational purposes. In fact, a soft broom could not inspire respect (hence the loss of fear of punishment, which entails laziness). But a sensitive slap with a handle could both pacify and instill industriousness in a child.
6. Diligent housewives have always been valued by the common people more than white-armed sissies and beauties.

Brownie is a different story. I can talk about this guardian of family happiness for a long time. But as for its habitat in a broom, everything is as simple as that - this object is inclined to move and rustle when any living creature comes into contact with it. And if it makes noise and moves, it means someone lives there.

Attracting well-being - how to make a broom work

Folk wisdom has also calculated the optimal coordinates for the location of such a valuable accessory. It should be “at hand” and “on hand”. Otherwise, a careless child or an unwanted guest will have time to run away before they are about to be taught a lesson or driven away. It’s good when a neat and lush broom is noticeable to everyone: an ill-wisher sees that the hostess is fully armed, and an inquisitive neighbor sees order in the house, since even the broom looks good.But at the same time, outsiders’ access to the formidable weapon should be limited - it will be a disaster if the mother-in-law starts sweeping the daughter-in-law’s house.

These rules apply even to small souvenir amulets knitted from grass. It is important to remember that they are hung on the wall or placed on a shelf strictly with the broom facing the ceiling and under no circumstances in the corner. It’s more beautiful this way, and the risk of spoiling a lush panicle is much lower (it can also become deformed).

What not to do with a broom

If the owners have a heavy hand, then under no circumstances should you beat people or animals with this tool. According to the legend, he can draw positive energy from those being beaten, bringing illness in return. Skeptics agree - pain in muscles clogged with a sensible broom has never made anyone healthier.

You can’t use a broom after sunset, and you shouldn’t use it to sweep trash out the door. This will attract failure and troubles, which will take the place of the swept-away prosperity. This is also true, because the raised dust will not please the husband who comes home from work, and the vigilant neighbor is always happy to discuss the sloppiness of the hostess with her friends.

While visiting relatives are on the road, you should not sweep the house - this may lead to the fact that they will not return. Skeptics clarify: loved ones should not be seen off with a broom in their hands or swept in the house as soon as they leave the threshold. A guest simply returning for a forgotten item is also afraid of being beaten with a broom and may take this formidable weapon in the hands of the owners as a hint.

Never, under any circumstances, should you burn a retired custodian of comfort. There are several reasons: it burns strongly and brightly, which can lead to a fire, and the brownie might not have time to move. So the old broom can only be buried.