Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Western Historical Traditions & Customs

REPRESENTATION OF EACH DAY OF THE WEEK

Monday - Health

Tuesday - Wealth

Wednesday - The Best Day

Thursday - Brings Crosses

Friday - Losses

Saturday - No Luck At All


HONEYMOON

Brides used to be captured and held hostage until her family called off the search. A friend of the groom had the job of fending off and stalling the bride's family until their escape, that's where the bestman started. The term "honeymoon" comes from the time that followed the capture. The bride and groom would hide for 30 days (one full moon) and drink mead. Mead is made from fermented honey and water, which is still used today to toast the happy couple.


HANDKERCHIEF

The tears of a bride are good luck and must be caught. Farmers used to think that if a bride cried, there would be rain to water the crops. Also, it is said that if you cry on your wedding day, you'll never have a reason to cry in your marriage.

1 comment:

manming said...

Wedding is so touching that tears will be come out easily :)