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Housewarming

A small gift for a new home. In India, the griha pravesh ceremony is a common occasion for gifts.

When someone moves into a new home

Housewarming

Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Gift ideas

  1. PlantEasy to care for.
  2. Good olive oil or gheeFor the new kitchen.Find it: AmazonEtsy
  3. Kitchen towels and a cookbookPractical.Find it: AmazonEtsy
  4. CandleFor the first nights.Find it: AmazonEtsy
  5. DoormatPersonalized is fun.Find it: AmazonEtsy
  6. Local guide and a takeaway voucherHelp them explore.

Left it late?

  • Plant from a local nursery: Same-day.
  • Bottle and snacks: Easy.

Etiquette

  • Bring something consumable or easy to place, not big decor.
  • In India, gifts like a pooja thali, plants or kitchenware are common for griha pravesh.

How much to spend

Usually modest.

What to write in the card

Congratulations on your new home!
Wishing you many happy years in your new place.
Here’s to new beginnings and good neighbors.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Housewarming?

When someone moves into a new home.

How much should I spend for Housewarming?

Usually modest.

What is a good last-minute gift for Housewarming?

Plant from a local nursery: Same-day. Bottle and snacks: Easy.

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