It’s that magical time of the year again when the rooftops are covered in snow and every inch of your porch is illuminated with bright lights. As the holidays approach, you won’t have to worry about finding the best stocking stuffers for your loved ones. Stuffing them with candy and coal is a tradition in some households, but if you’re looking for something a little more thoughtful (and less naughty), we’ve got you covered.

In this blog, we explore unique stocking stuffer ideas that you can use to provide your family with practical and thoughtful gifts. 

If you’re stuck on what to get your loved ones this year, why not try having a stocking filled with unique and practical gifts that can be used all year long. Umbrellas make a great option as unique gift ideas. Not only are they useful for those sudden rain showers, but they can also be a fashion statement. If you know your loved one is always on the go, consider getting them a travel umbrella. These umbrellas are compact and can easily fit into a purse or carry-on bag. If you have a friend or family member who is always complaining about the sun in their eyes, then a sun umbrella would make the perfect gift for them. For the fashion-savvy, try getting them a Fulton Birdcage umbrella, just like the preferred umbrella of HM the late Queen Elizabeth. The clear dome shape of the Fulton Birdcage provides excellent rain protection without compromising visibility. 

As Christmas morning approaches and you start getting overwhelmed with the long list of people you need to buy presents for, you can check off stocking stuffers off your list because the perfect stocking stuffer does exist. Say goodbye to searching “best stocking stuffer ideas” online– browse through the extensive collection of Fulton umbrellas to find one that every family member will adore. 

With all the adorable umbrella designs Fulton Umbrella has to offer, you’re sure to find one that suits your recipient’s personality. Our lovely collection of umbrellas are budget friendly, and even kid-friendly. So next time you’re stumped on what to stuff those stockings with, remember that an umbrella makes a great stocking stuffer, especially for a kid’s stocking!

Even in today’s modern society, there are many superstitions that play a huge part in how we act and react in certain situations. One really popular superstition relates to opening an umbrella inside. This simple act is believed to bring bad luck and disturb your home’s good spirits. However, when you explore the reasoning and logic behind such superstitions, you can figure out why these superstitions were created in the first place.

In this blog, we explore the reasoning behind why you should not open an umbrella inside the house and how one can reverse the bad luck caused by this action.

The irrational belief of having bad luck after opening an umbrella indoors isn’t quite irrational if you understand where the superstition arose from. While there are many reasons why it’s bad luck to open an umbrella inside, it is believed that the superstition of not opening umbrellas indoors dates back to ancient Egypt. Back then umbrellas were made out of peacock feathers and papyrus to protect nobility from the sun. The umbrella mimicked the sun god and for this reason they were considered sacred, hence forbidden from being opened indoors in private. The belief that the sun is to be shared with everyone, so you should not open a symbol of the sun indoors.

Another popular theory claims this superstition of opening an umbrella inside started in the Victorian era in England. At the time, families were big and most people had smaller living spaces. So, opening a rigidly spoked umbrella in a small room could cause damage by shattering an object or poking another person. During this time, metal-waterproof umbrellas were becoming a popular type of umbrella, however, the spring mechanism on them was considered unsafe to open indoors. Keeping safety in mind, it soon became a popular belief that  opening umbrellas indoors invites bad luck. 

If you buy a new Fulton Umbrella  and open it indoors, you’re probably safe from bad luck ruining your day, but, just in case, here are some thoughts on how to reverse bad luck after opening an umbrella indoors.

Whether you’ve opened the umbrella on purpose or by accident, it is still believed to cause bad luck and in order to reverse this luck there are a variety of rituals that must be followed. The two popular rituals to reverse the bad luck caused from opening an umbrella indoors are as follows: 

Like most superstitions, there are a few people that question and test out the superstition to prove that it’s nothing but a hoax. March 13th is officially known as National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day. It is believed that opening an umbrella indoors invites ghosts, can be used to predict the arrival of difficult times, cause sleepless nights and even result in spiritual blindness. 

On this day, people are encouraged to take an umbrella and open it indoors. After this, for the next few days, they are told to note down anything bad that occurs in their lives. For some this is a way of reassuring them that this is a baseless superstition, while others believe it to be the reason they believe in unseen guardians.

It is said that the position affirmation has the power to reduce the negative effects of opening an umbrella indoors. Once you have opened the umbrella, chant positive affirmations inside your home to reduce the negativity caused by your actions.