Wedding, honeymoon and traditions , here are 10 curiosities you should know before getting married!
Because after the wedding there is the honeymoon
This is the story of the stories, the one that each of us has heard at least once .. a knight who kidnaps his lady to bring her to safety. A man in love, fearless, who challenges fate to protect his woman … here is the honeymoon. In fact, it is said that in the Viking tribes of Northern Europe, the groom was forced to kidnap his lady to escape the ire of family members. When the marriage became a peaceful agreement between families, it was decided to keep the flight as a custom, to grant the newlyweds the right intimacy. The idyllic journey lasted a full moon cycle. Hence the expression ‘Honeymoon’.
Why bridesmaids are important
Whether they are relatives or longtime friends, the bridesmaid is a figure that cannot be missed. But what drives a woman to feel the need
There are traditions that unite us without knowing it. Perhaps, the search for protection and sharing is something that has always belonged to us .. the fact is that the figure of the maid of honor was born in ancient Egypt. The bride’s friends dressed up and accompanied her everywhere, to confuse the evil spirits who did not see her brides badly. So, choose with your heart and everything will be for the best!
When did the wedding list originate
Already in the Middle Ages it was traditional to collect gifts at the home of the spouses’ parents. In the early twentieth century in America the custom of asking guests for a list of useful gifts began to take hold. This tradition spread in Italy starting from the 70s
. Why the Faith is worn on the left ring finger
We must acknowledge the merit of this custom that marked history to the ancient Egyptians. The Egyptians believed that in the left ring finger there was a vein, “vena amoris”, responsible for bringing emotions and feelings directly to the heart.
Why does the horn sound?
On a feast day there is nothing more fun than partying; announcing the passage of the spouses and a way to honor and celebrate them. However the real reason for honking the horn is to ward off evil spirits.
Old, New, Lent, Regalatu, Blue.
An old thing: not to forget the past that led us to be what we are. A new thing: because the new represents a change and the change to be such always contains a new challenge. Something borrowed: because from the old to the new there are things that belong to us and that we will take with us on every journey. A gift: a gift is a symbol of offering and there is no more precious gift than the affection of loved ones. A blue thing: to symbolize sincerity and purity towards oneself, towards others and as a good omen for the new life
How come the bride dresses in white
Although white is a symbol of purity, it is not the only reason for this widespread choice. In fact, it seems that in 1840 Queen Victoria wore a white dress for her wedding; the diffusion of the official photo was so wide as to make it a fashion and to set the tone for many future brides. Yes, once again fashion becomes a woman, nobody forbids us to choose other colors anyway. In this case, you should know that red was used in Ancient Rome for the veil and that it symbolizes love and passion, blue indicates sincerity and ivory liveliness. So break the rules and have plenty of room for creativity as long as the choice represents you!
And why the rice is thrown
An ancient Chinese story tells of a good genius with a big heart. One day, seeing his people hit by a severe famine, he decided to sacrifice his teeth by throwing them into the river. He then asked the farmers to irrigate the fields with that same water and a few months later hundreds of small rice plants began to sprout. From that day the saying “Where there is rice there is abundance” was born. When you find yourself in a shower of rice, remember that your friends are wishing you love and fertility!
Because 5 sugared almonds are given away in wedding favors
Because 5 are the wishes for future spouses: health, fertility, long life, happiness and wealth.
You know that we are married to Venus and Mars
Tuesday is the day of Mars, the God of war, Friday is the one in which evil spirits were created. If you are superstitious, it is better to choose other days for this new beginning!
