Salt has been used for ages as a housewarming gift and stems from primarily two cultural references:

The first, the tradition of giving bread and salt comes from an old Russian folk custom. During this period, when the emperor and empress would pay a village a visit, merchants and gentry would present their esteemed guests with a round loaf of bread piled with salt, a sign of hospitality.

Peasants were honored using a similar ceremony upon being introduced to the village with their new spouse, with the gift of bread and salt signifying that the new couple would always have the necessities of life. When given at housewarmings, therefore, bread and salt represent the giver's wish that the recipient's pantry will always be full. Sugar, on the other hand, symbolizes the hope for a sweet life.

Secondly, of Germanic origin, peoples in this area would present salt (so you'll have good luck), along with bread (so you'll never go hungry) and wine (so you'll never be thirsty). In keeping with these traditions, we have packaged our Flor de Sal for these and other gift occasions.

For more information on our gift products, please send an email to orders@flordesal.net.