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Wind Chimes: The Alternative Gift For A Variety Of Occasions

Possibly the most common gift given for special occasions are flowers. If you would prefer to give a simple yet thoughtful gift that increases in sentimental value over time, then consider giving wind chimes. These versatile musical outdoor decorations emit a soothing melody that can enhance any memory-making occasion. Here are a few times when giving wind chimes may be a better option than flowers.

Memorial Chimes for Funerals

Wind chimes may seem like an odd sympathy gift to give to a person who just lost a loved one. Unlike flowers, wind chimes can provide long-lasting comfort to the newly bereaved. The chimes can be customized in a variety of different ways to help the person remember all the good moments he or she had with the deceased each time the wind blows.

For example, chimes can be formed to produce different sounds. You can also have the pipes engraved with the person's name or a meaningful quote (e.g. something the deceased person used to always say). You can even integrate small pictures or symbols such as a heart to create a one-of-a-kind memorial that truly honors the person's memory.

A Get Well Soon Musical

If someone has been hurt or fallen ill, wind chimes make a great get-well-soon gift. Not only does it give the person something lovely to look at while he or she is recuperating, the tones the wind chimes produce may help alleviate stress and possibly enhance recovery. In one study, researchers looked at the effects nature sounds and music had on postoperative patients and found that people who listened to music reported reduced pain and anxiety.

The wind chimes can be packaged with other items designed to alleviate stress and enhance healing such as aromatherapy candles, massage oils, and scented bath products. Wind chimes can also be attached to bird feeders that attract birds and other fauna that may also aid recovery. Another study in which participants underwent a stress test found that people appeared to recover better when subjected to sounds of nature.

Bless a New Home with the Sound of Wind Chimes

Whether the person is moving into a tiny studio apartment or a large home, wind chimes make a great housewarming gift. In addition to welcoming visitors with a memorable melodic tinkle, wind chimes may help dispel negative or stagnant energy in the space.

Wind chimes have been around for over 5,000 years, but they were very popular in Asian countries such as China and Japan. They are a staple in the practice of feng shui, which is a philosophical system that focuses on doing certain things (like arranging furniture) to harmonize one's environment and ensure the free flow of Qi (life energy).

In feng shui, wind chimes can be used in a number of ways to attract positive energy and dispel negative energy. For instance, to stimulate positive energy that may help with career opportunities, place a metal wind chime in the northern side of the home. To improve relationships or for personal growth, place ceramic or glass chimes in the northeast or southwest sides of the home.

Some cultures believe that wind chimes can help attract benevolent ghosts or repel evil spirits. Although the question of whether or not ghosts and otherworldly beings exists has never been completely answered, wind chimes can bring some measure of comfort to people who do believe in unseen forces as wind chimes have always been associated with spirituality, religion, and protection.

At the very least, wind chimes can be used practically to scare away birds and pests that may try to invade a home garden.

For assistance with choosing a wind chime to give someone for a special occasion, contact a business like This-N-That Gifts.


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