Marriage Traditions and Rituals in Russia Inherited from Ancestors
Modern weddings have evolved into complex affairs, filled with mandatory rituals. However, many marriage traditions and rituals that have survived to this day are respected.
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The Tradition of Introducing Parents Before the Wedding
This tradition originates from the times when parents would consent to the marriage of their children and then introduce the future spouses to each other. At such introductions, the merits of the bridegroom and groom were discussed, each family”s contribution to the newlyweds” well-being was divided, and the wedding date was set. Today, this tradition is preserved only for discussing the upcoming wedding with parents. If the newlyweds handle all the planning, the parents may only see each other for the first time at the wedding.
Farewell to Single Life
Farewell to Single Life
Nowadays, the nature of such parties has changed significantly. Future newlyweds often attend the same events as before, but sometimes, in their enthusiasm, they risk ruining their future wedding.
Ransom or purchase?
Ransom or Purchase?
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A veil as a symbol of purity?
Veil as a Symbol of Purity?
Why did the veil undergo such changes? It”s simple. Previously, the bride”s veil symbolized a burial shroud. She “died” to her father”s family and passed on to her husband”s family. Therefore, the veiling of the bride was accompanied by sad songs and tears. When the newlyweds were shot, the young wife, who had been “born” to her husband”s family, was killed. Now, since no one wants to remember a funeral at a wedding, the veil has been replaced by a light veil, said to make the bride appear more modest. Locking the Padlock
Wedding Preparations | Wedding Traditions and Ceremonies
Locking the Lock
Wedding Preparations | Wedding Traditions and Rituals
This wedding tradition and its associated ceremonies have remained unchanged to this day. The newlyweds are greeted and offered a piece of bread to chew—whoever has the largest piece becomes the head of the family. Bread must not be thrown away. During the feast, the bride treats all the guests to this bread.
Meeting with a Loaf of Bread
This was the name of the wedding hall. It was organized by the groom and his friends. They used horses, decorated the carriage, covered it with beautiful carpets and fabrics, loaded it with everything necessary for the ransom, and set off for the bride”s house. They rode noisily, singing and whistling. Several laps around the town or village were necessary for everyone to know that the wedding had begun.
“Wedding Train”
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