check this out: http://Judaism.about.com/library/3_askrabbi_o/bl_simmons_newhome.htm "Question What is the custom of bringing salt and bread to a new home about? Can you explain it and is there a 3rd item that is suppose to be brought? Answer The idea is to make a small party as means to get to know the new neighbors. The bread (and salt) is the main items in a meal - (source: "Code of Jewish Law" O.C. 177:1; 167:5). We also bring wine to a new home. Being that this party is usually done on Shabbat, we need the wine for Kiddush. Moreover, it was the way Malki Tzedek greeted Abraham - (source: Genesis 14:18; "Zohar" Leviticus 3b; "Ta'amei Minhagim" 456; "Torah Lishmo" by Ben Ish Chai, 484)."
What does it mean to bring Bread and Wine to a new homeowner?
The part in mass which you present the gifts of bread and wine is in the offertory part.
There are several different housewarming gifts that are traditionally given in Chinese culture. Some of these traditional gifts include bread, wine, salt, and candles.
Usually the gifts are bread, wine, and the Collection.
Bread, salt, and wine.
Normally, the procession up to the altar at the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist is to bring the gifts to be used for the sacrifice, in other words, the bread and the wine, as you mention in your question. However, if there is a collection at that Mass, then the collection would also be brought to the altar as it represents the gifts of the people as well.
Depending on the people and their tastes any of the following: - a good bottle of wine (wine accessories are a nice added touch) - a living plant -a house plant is nice, but if the new home is a house, and the time is right, something for the garden is great. - a loaf of fresh bread (not sliced) and a bag of salt are a traditional gift wishing the house and the new owners prosperity (salt) and creature comfort (bread). You may try a nice vase or a decorative glass dish that will fit their interior. Something that will stay in their home for a longer period of time and be useful.
"Bread...that this house may never know hunger." "Salt...that life may always have flavor." "And wine...that joy and prosperity may reign forever."
to bring them good luck, and to ward off evil spirits
Bread - that this house may never know hunger. Salt - that life may always have flavor. Wine - that joy and prosperity may reign forever. Bread - that this house may never know hunger. Salt - that life may always have flavor. Wine - that joy and prosperity may reign forever.
Yes the bread and wine is blessed by the vicar.
Wine gifts are available at most website specific to wine, but also available at non-wine retailer's websites. Wine gifts can be both either wine or gift card.