How to Create a Traditional Housewarming Gift Basket
Giving bread, salt and wine as a housewarming gift is an old tradition that some say has roots in Russia, Judaism, Christianity and many Eastern European cultures. In "It's a Wonderful Life," Mary Bailey welcomed newcomers with such a gift. Creating a basket with these is a warm and thoughtful gift.
Instructions
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Choose a basket. You may also consider using a colander, small tote bag or serving bowl.
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Homemade bread is always best, but you could purchase a delicious fresh baked bread loaf from your local bakery. Choose sea salt in a nice container. If you know the taste of your new homeowners, choosing a wine will be simple. If not, consider a local wine if they are new to the area, or maybe just one of your favorites. If you know that they do not drink alcohol, choose a nonalcoholic wine or sparkling cider.
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Place the bottle of wine, bread and salt in the basket. You could wrap with cellophane or just add a simple bow. Other items can also be added, such as gourmet chocolate, jams, wooden spoons, cheese and olive oil. Personalized stationery could also be added to the gift basket.
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Add a handwritten note that includes the following:
For your new home: bread so that your home may never know hunger, salt so that life may always have flavor, and wine so that joy and prosperity fill your home for a lifetime.
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Comments
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FrazzledNanny
Apr 14, 2009
I love making gift baskets. Thanks for the article. 5*