Thailand's Lucky Color Guide: Gifts for Each Day of the Week✨️🌈
Thailand's Lucky Color Guide: Gifts for Each Day of the Week✨️🌈
Auspicious colors in Thai culture
In Thai culture, each day of the week has a special "lucky color" or "auspicious color" that holds special meaning believed to affect parts of daily life, including what to wear, what ventures to take, and what gifts to give. Let's take a look at the meaning of each day and symbolic color in Thailand!
The Auspicious Colors for Each Day of the Week:
Keep reading for more details on the symbolism of each day! (Or click on a day above to skip straight to that day)
The Right Color For Sunday - Red
Sunday in Thailand is the day of the sun, hence the association with red. Red represents passion, power, boldness, wealth (especially for those of Chinese lineage), and strong connections and good fortune in the workplace. Gifts in red can be used to wish someone fortune in their career, or to express romantic feelings.
Good Sunday Gifts:
The Right Color For Monday - Yellow
Yellow is the color of the moon and is associated with warmth, friendship, and a bright future. Thus traditionally yellow gifts are like a word of encouragement to those starting a new chapter in life whether it be marriage, graduation, a birthday, having a baby, getting a new job, the list goes on. Studies have also shown that yellow increases liveliness and improves morale. For example, a beautiful bouquet of sunflowers at the start of a work week can give someone the boost they need to power through their tasks with a smile on their face.
Good Monday Gifts:
The Right Color For Tuesday - Pink
Pink is universally recognized in all cultures, including Thai culture, as the color of unconditional and pure love. Known for its soft and delicate qualities, it is a favorite among those who appreciate tenderness and purity. In Thai culture, it is also believed to bring balance to one's body and mind. Thus, pink gifts can be given to express pure and sincere love, as well as to wish the recipient good health and longevity.
Good Tuesday Gifts:
The Right Color For Wednesday - Green
Green is the color of Mercury and is associated with growth, abundance, and harmony. In Thai culture, green is also associated with healing, balance, and prosperity. Giving gifts in shades of green on Wednesdays is seen as a wish for the recipient's good health, prosperity, and growth whether it be personal, professional, or most commonly, financial.
Good Wednesday Gifts:
Devil's Ivy: Known to Purify Air and Believed to Bring Harmony and Balance.
Devil's Ivy: Known to Purify Air and Believed to Bring Harmony and Balance.
The Right Color For Thursday - Orange
Orange is the color of Jupiter and is associated with optimism, enthusiasm, and creativity. In Thai culture, Thursday is considered a lucky day for education and learning, making orange the ideal color for gifts related to knowledge and creativity.
Good Thursday Gifts:
The Right Color For Friday - Blue
Blue is the color of Venus and is associated with peace, tranquility, and spirituality. In Thai culture, Friday is considered a lucky day for prayer and meditation, making blue the ideal color for gifts related to spirituality and mindfulness.
Good Friday Gifts:
The Right Color For Saturday - Purple
Purple is the color of Saturn and is associated with luxury, wealth, and is said to ward away stress and hardship. In Thai culture, Saturday is considered a lucky day for business and commerce, making purple the ideal color for gifts related to success and wealth.
Good Saturday Gifts:
In addition to the colors associated with each day, there are other special occasions with their own special colors, though as a rule of thumb bhuddist holidays are associated with yellow. There are other important factors to consider when gifting in Thailand as it is an important part of Thai culture. It is customary to bring small gifts to social gatherings and events, so it's important to choose gifts with good meanings that reflect the your feelings or wishes for recipient.
