Traditional Housewarming Gifts (And What They Symbolize)  

Bread: So that this house may never know hunger…or…So your cupboards will always be full

Salt: Given with the message “That life may always have flavor”, can also represent added luxury or flavor to life

Sugar: Means “So your life shall always have sweetness”

Wine: Symbolizes the hope “That joy and prosperity may reign forever”…or…”That your family will never be thirsty”…or…”So you will always be of good cheer”

Honey: So that you may always enjoy the sweetness of life

Broom: “So your home may always be clean” or “To help sweep away any evil and bad luck”

Coin: “So you may dwell in good fortune”

Candle: “So that this house will always have light” or “So you may dwell in light and happiness”  

You can give a single item, a couple or fill a basket with all of them.

Make each a little more special by wrapping in ribbon or raffia, cover jar lids with fabric or lace.

Tuck in a handwritten note with the meaning of each item given.