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List of Marriage Traditions

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Here is a list of marriage traditions from around the world.

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Jumping the broom is popular among some African Americans. Report Abuse
Broom jumping symbolized warding off evil spirits.
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In Finland, brides-to-be go door to door to collect wedding presents. Report Abuse
An older man accompanies her with a parasol. This symbolizes protecting her.
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In Zulu culture, the groom's family slaughters a cow to welcome the bride. Report Abuse
The bride then places money inside the cow's stomach to symbolize that she is now a part of the family.
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Engagement rings are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand. Report Abuse
It was thought at one time that the vein in this finger lead directly to the heart.
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Add some sugar to your glove. Report Abuse
The Greeks believed that adding a sugar cube into your glove would sweeten the union.
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Wedding guests originally tossed nuts and grain at the bride and groom to ensure that crops would be bountiful and that many children would be born. Tossing rice was done as a substitute for nuts and grain when the harvest was poor. Report Abuse
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Tying shoes on the backs of vehicles originated from ancient Romans guests throwing shoes at the bride and groom. Report Abuse
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Greek and Roman brides wore veils the color of fire to ward off the spirits. Report Abuse
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Brides and bridesmaids originally wore similar dresses to confuse the spirits. Report Abuse
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Wedding bouquets originally contained items such as garlic and thyme to ward off evil spirits. Report Abuse
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The Romans veiled their brides to protect them from evil spirits. Report Abuse
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The Teutonic people were the first to honeymoon. Report Abuse
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In the olden days, wedding cake was thrown at the bride versus being eaten. Report Abuse
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Wedding dresses used to be blue. Report Abuse
Queen Victoria began the trend of wearing white at a wedding.
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Thank the Irish for the saying "Tying the Knot". It is a Celtic tradition to bind the hands during a wedding ceremony. Report Abuse
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In some parts of Scotland, brides are tied to a tree and covered in mud. Report Abuse
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The bride carrying "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" is a Victorian tradition. Report Abuse
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The Greeks and Romans thought veils protected the bride from evil spirits. Report Abuse
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In Egypt, it is good luck to pinch the bride on her wedding day. Report Abuse
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In Hindu culture, rain on your wedding day is good luck. Report Abuse
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