Souvenirs from Israel: what to look for

Souvenirs from Israel: what to look for
 Israel Promised Land ... ... Having been here once, I want to take with them as many memories: carefully looking at the neighborhood, try to remember faces, landscapes and even smells. And sitting in the plane, looking back, I remember that was the most surprising of all, try to keep in mind every detail to be able to mentally go back. And of course, buy a bunch of souvenirs, fingering which again plunge into the wonderful atmosphere of the ancient cities of Israel.

Thinking of souvenirs from Israel, primarily remember about gifts with religious symbols. This vials of holy ground or water, crosses, especially cypress, icons, consecrated at the Holy Sepulchre, candle holders, wax figures of saints, Hanukkah - light, kindled during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.

Believer bring a set of pilgrim - incense, oil, holy water and earth. All this is very nicely decorated - a real gift from Israel. At each corner sells a variety of charms - hamsa, amulets in the shape of a human hand. In the center of this amulet is placed image of the saint and the passage of prayer.

Of course, speaking of souvenirs from Israel, not to mention the traditional pile - a small knitted hat worn by Orthodox Jews. Choose a neutral model, white color.

There will also be appropriate to say about the Star of David - is the emblem of a six-pointed star, a traditional symbol of the country. You can find very beautiful specimens of gold or silver.

Beautiful ladies from Israel can bring exquisite silk cloths (they are easily erased), Israeli swimwear, which flaunt even Hollywood beauties, silverware and jewelry, cosmetics Dead Sea (the offense back without it) and of course, jewelry with diamonds, which are often much cheaper than in Europe and in our country.

Please the man brought from Israel Latrunskoe wine or liquor Sabra and foodie would appreciate brought hummus - a snack of mashed chickpeas with the addition of olive oil and spices. As in Israel, it does not do anywhere else! Bring as a souvenir can also matzah - bread cakes.

Of course, in any souvenir shop can be found in Israel and small souvenirs: fridge magnets with pictures of memorable places, keychains (especially popular among tourists keychains with insects preserved in alcohol), seasonings in a beautiful bowl, corals, hookahs, wine glasses, ceramic and glass grenades (a symbol of Israel), and even leather sandals!

Lots of ideas for souvenirs can be found, take a walk in the old part of any Israeli city, including Jerusalem. And of course, bring photos - captured moments of fleeting time.

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