A small bird that appears on the windowsill can scare almost everyone. This is due primarily to the well-known folk omen. Usually, if any bird knocks on the window, then this is certainly a sign of bad news, illness or even the death of someone from close relatives. This belief has existed for many centuries.
Why the bird in the window is associated with bad news
For a long time, people believed that the dead could come to the human world in the form of birds. Such a visit, as a rule, is associated with bad news - the soul of the deceased wants to call for him or warns against impending troubles. The coincidences that took place after the birds visited the windowsills caused a bad omen.
The beak of birds on the glass can be interpreted skeptically. Finding food in the street is sometimes not so easy. It is likely that you are cooking something delicious and the bird is knocking to ask you for food.
Our ancestors had a bad association not so much with the birds as with the window itself. In the old days, coffins with the dead were carried out not through the door, but through the windows. That is why the bird that flew to the windowsill was considered a messenger from the world of the dead.
The bird knocks on the window - good or bad
It is believed that children, unlike adults, are able to see the souls of dead people. The reason for the appearance of the bird in the window and its knocking can be determined precisely by the child's behavior. If a child enthusiastically runs up to the window and rejoices at the feathered guest, then you should not expect bad news. In the event that the child does not want to communicate with the bird or looks wary in its direction, it is better to take appropriate protective measures in such situations.
Crying or crying of a child is a sign that the bird really did not come from good intentions. Protective measures in such a situation must be carried out without fail, and remove children as far as possible from the window.
What to do if a bird knocks on the window
In the old days, it was believed that a bird that flew to the windowsill should in no case be chased away or offended. On the contrary, the guest should be offered a piece of bread or grain, while it is imperative to say the phrase "come for food, do not come for your soul."
The titmouse is a legendary character of a huge number of signs and beliefs. However, the sound of this bird is regarded not only as a bad sign. The titmouse is often called the "bird of happiness", so her visit may portend good news.
If a dove knocks on the window, then this is a sign of concern for you from one of the deceased relatives or friends. Do not be alarmed, but just remember those who loved you or those whom you sorely miss. You need to think only good things, remember pleasant moments or funny situations.
Another way to avoid troubles is to collect stale and fresh bread, other flour products, grains or cereals. Then it was necessary to feed the pigeons with these treats near any church. Such a ceremony was considered the so-called bribery of the dark forces.
You can scare away trouble from home and family with the help of bright red ribbons. If a bird knocks on the window, then everyone who is at this time in the house must tie a multiple thread, braid or any ribbon to the window handle.
