# House-Warming Charts 'A Sweet Welcome' Infographic Shows How Different Cultures Celebrate By Kevin Young | Published 2012-05-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-sweet-welcome-infographic References: [mymove](http://www.mymove.com/blog/housewarming-traditions-around-the-world-infographic/?blogId=747769) & [mymove](http://www.mymove.com/) House warming is always a fun and fresh way to start at a new place, but it's not the same in all countries as 'A Sweet Welcome' infographic shows. In America, [flowers, a bottle of wine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spreads-bundle) or a box of cheese is ideal to offer someone when they've landed in a new home. It's usually an informal party where family and friends gather around to mingle. This infographic is by MyMove.com, and it shows the gritty details of world customs when it comes to [house warming parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/congrats-candle). In places such as India and Thailand, people take on these parties as rituals. In India, priests come to bless the home and in Thailand, homeowners wait for a special lucky day to move in, which usually lands on a Friday or Saturday. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personalized House-warming Gifts:** Opportunity for companies to offer customizable and unique gifts for house-warming celebrations. - **Ritualistic House-warming Parties:** Potential for businesses to cater to the growing demand for ritualistic house-warming parties in different cultures. - **Cultural Diversity in House-warming Traditions:** Market for businesses to provide resources and services that bridge cultural gaps and educate people about different house-warming customs. ### Where This Applies - **Gifting Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for gifting companies to tap into the market of personalized house-warming gifts. - **Event Planning Industry:** Opportunity for event planners to expand their services and specialize in organizing ritualistic house-warming parties. - **Cross-cultural Education Industry:** Potential for businesses and organizations to offer resources and programs that promote cultural understanding and appreciation of diverse house-warming traditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scent-Focused Style Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-wick-x-lindsay-hubbard.md) - [Welcome Gift Design Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earths-hatch-kit.md) - [DIY Celebration Drink Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheers-to-you-cocktail-kit.md) - [Diwali Table Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homegoods-diwali-collection.md) - [Curated Home Decor Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-decor-for-home.md) - [Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridgescaping-guide.md) - [Small-Scale House Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-smallest-house-party.md) - [Welcoming Californian Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evite.md) - [Affordably Decorated Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-homegoods.md)