Gifts for the topping out ceremony

The classic among the gifts for the topping-out ceremony is and remains certainly bread and salt. They are the staple foods par excellence that no household should be without. Today, we usually have them in abundance, while in the past many people often found themselves permanently in a precarious situation because neither was affordable for them. For many centuries, grain was a kind of currency and determined the stability of social systems. And salt was so valuable until well after the Middle Ages that it earned the name "white gold." Moreover, according to religious beliefs, it was supposed to ward off the devil. The symbolic idea behind the gift of bread and salt at the topping-out ceremony is to wish the people in their new house prosperity, happiness, blessings and, of course, the necessary spice in life - a beautiful gesture, we think. That's why we're presenting a few suitable candidates here - from characterful and succulent breads from our bakery, to exquisite sea and deep salts, to salt mills and salt shakers in outstanding processing quality.

The handyman in the house saves the Zimmermann, right? Sawing, drilling, hammering - even once the house is finished, there is always necessary work and repairs. With a little skill and high-quality tools and utensils, the work is much easier to do. Hammer, screwdriver, toolbox, cutting and measuring tools, ladders and Co. are therefore useful helpers for everything that needs to be straightened and aligned in the home. With us you will find a large selection of robust, durable tools that are indispensable for successful craft projects and are therefore valuable gifts for the topping-out ceremony. Our tip: If you are a gifted craftsman yourself, simply include a voucher for your active support.

What is the saying? New brooms sweep well. Let's take it literally: When building a house, a lot of dirt is produced, so a broom is indispensable to clear the decks before moving in and symbolically sweep out the evil spirits. Beautifully decorated and provided with banknotes, the broom is therefore traditionally given away at the topping-out ceremony. But there is plenty to do not only inside, but also outside: The garden has to be spruced up and the new plants have to be planted. The new homeowners will be delighted to receive a sturdy and reliable spade with a forged head and flexible handle, as this will save valuable energy when digging and excavating. Other useful gifts for the garden such as a watering can, garden shears, scarifier, reel mower and more will make gardening a pure pleasure and bring the new homeowners complete gardening happiness. Even more life in the garden bring quarters and feeding places such as nesting boxes, birdhouses and watering troughs as well as hedgehog house and insect hotel.

A good wine, noble spirits and liqueurs, fine delicacies, sweet treats - fill a bulging gift basket with good things. A full basket of delicacies is always a welcome gift - whether for a topping-out ceremony or other joyous occasions. Add a Manufactum gift certificate, in the midst of a colorful bouquet of exquisite products, it is in the best company.

If we stick to old folk sayings, a man must build a house, beget a child and plant a tree in his lifetime. Today, it is more likely to be a couple that builds a nest together, when the children are already in the world. Planting a tree is often tackled last. After all, where would you have planted it before - without your own garden. It is a symbol of life and love. With good care, it will grow and thrive, sprout flowers and bear fruit. Thus, a tree or woody plant is virtually predestined for a beneficial topping-out gift. However, the season must be right and the garden of the new home must be prepared for planting - for most woody plants, late autumn and spring are the best times for planting. By the way, in our assortment you will find some historical and rare species that are not offered everywhere - from cornelian cherry to chokeberry, from bee tree to hanging buddleia. Our tip: Opt for woody plants rich in pollen and nectar, as this will also inspire the beneficial insects in the garden of the new homeowners.