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Brief History of Knock on Wood:
The expression “touch wood” or “knock on wood” is from the early 1800.
Young children playing tag or as the game was called “tiggy-touch-wood” would “touch wood”.
They would run to a tree and tap it so they would be safe from being tagged.
It is believed that the phrase was passed on into everyday language and has been used as a superstitious action to ward off bad luck and bring in protection and good luck.
Several countries have adopted their own version and meaning.
KOW Variations:
Today people will often “knock on wood” for the same superstitious reasons by accessing the closest wood item around. This could be a doorway, the underside of a table top, a wood décor item sitting close by or even a simple everyday wood keychain found in a pocket or purse.
KOWS Goals:
Not superstitious! Items made of wood bring a feeling of warmth into a home or office.
Our goal is to bring to you quality wood products for everyday use, décor and wood gift items to fit all the special occasions and special people in your life.
KOWS Products:
Through our site we offer many pages of unusual and fun wood and bamboo products for your shopping pleasure.
Gifts for the home, office and garden, some very unique and some with an oriental flair.
KOWS also offers children wood toys from infant to school age.
For the woodworker enthusiast, beginner or expert we offer How to Woodworking books, tools and projects.
The expression “touch wood” or “knock on wood” is from the early 1800.
Young children playing tag or as the game was called “tiggy-touch-wood” would “touch wood”.
They would run to a tree and tap it so they would be safe from being tagged.
It is believed that the phrase was passed on into everyday language and has been used as a superstitious action to ward off bad luck and bring in protection and good luck.
Several countries have adopted their own version and meaning.
KOW Variations:
Today people will often “knock on wood” for the same superstitious reasons by accessing the closest wood item around. This could be a doorway, the underside of a table top, a wood décor item sitting close by or even a simple everyday wood keychain found in a pocket or purse.
KOWS Goals:
Not superstitious! Items made of wood bring a feeling of warmth into a home or office.
Our goal is to bring to you quality wood products for everyday use, décor and wood gift items to fit all the special occasions and special people in your life.
KOWS Products:
Through our site we offer many pages of unusual and fun wood and bamboo products for your shopping pleasure.
Gifts for the home, office and garden, some very unique and some with an oriental flair.
KOWS also offers children wood toys from infant to school age.
For the woodworker enthusiast, beginner or expert we offer How to Woodworking books, tools and projects.
Check out our "NEW TIDBITS" page where we will at times introduce
and share new wood products, gift ideas and DIY projects.
and share new wood products, gift ideas and DIY projects.
