- Creating Family Traditions On Your Wedding Day By : Penny Olson
Ever wonder how to start a family tradition? We have tips that will warm hearts through generations with timeless jewelry selections, beautiful wedding bouquets, and memorable hair pieces. - Jewish Wedding Traditions - The Wedding Day in a Nutshell By : Josh Singer
Confused about all the different Jewish Wedding Traditions? This free article will explain all the wedding day's events in a very brief summary, including before the ceremony, the actual Jewish Wedding Ceremony, and the post-ceremony festivities. - Grand Italian Wedding Traditions By : Sarah Williams
Couples who are of Italian descent may choose to incorporate a variety of Italian traditions into their wedding even if they have never even set foot on Italian soil. This is a fun way to honor your ancestors with a nostalgic glimpse into the past. The religious aspects, dances and food at a wedding may all hold traditional values. - Some Jewish Wedding Traditions By : Sarah Williams
The Jewish faith is one that is deeply ensconced in tradition. A traditional Jewish wedding follows a number of beautiful traditions that date back for thousands of years. The traditions include the signing of the Ketubah, the use of the chuppah as well as traditional dances that are performed at the wedding. The rings exchanged during a Jewish wedding also have traditional connotations. - The Traditions Of A Western Wedding By : Kathy Burns-Millyard
For people of Eastern descent, the customs and traditions of a Western wedding may seem odd. In fact, it may appear that there are no distinct characteristics. In truth, part of the Western wedding customs includes freedom and independence to celebrate in whatever manner the bride and groom wish. - What's in a Greek Wedding? By : Emmanuel Mendonca
You may have seen the film "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", but what is a Greek wedding really like? The Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony has remained unchanged for centuries and is full of symbolism and meaning. This article describes each of the fascinating stages of the wedding, which make the Greek Orthodox ceremony very different from anything many of us have experienced in Western Europe or the US. - Wedding Hospitality – the Scottish Way By : Vlady Peters
When it came to hospitality, to the ancient Greeks it was the first commandment of life. Anyone under your roof, beggar or fool, became as a member of your family to be treated with generosity and respect.
Perhaps the greatest example of how highly hospitality was regarded in ancient times, can be seen by the actions of Hercules – that man of inordinate strength whose labours are legendary. - Wedding Traditions That Carry On By : Jen Carter
We’ve all heard the expression: “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” Where do these traditional wedding phrases come from? - Something Old, Something New By : Stephen Kreutzer
The union of two lovers has understandably been steeped in tradition for centuries. Over time, some wonderful and interesting customs have sprung up around this important rite of passage. - Jumping the Broom… What is It Really All About? By : Debbie Wallace
Incidently, Jumping the Broom was also an Ancient Celtic tradition that represented fertility. It is possible that the Celtic masters of African slaves may have suggested this ritural to be practiced as a sincere representation of marriage to the public since couples were not allowed to marry.
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