One thing I find very interesting is the concept of wedding traditions around the world. Today, I researched wedding traditions in China. This site contains both past and present wedding traditions in the Chinese culture. One thing I thought was interesting was when planning the wedding date. "Auspicious days are subject to interpretation by fortune tellers that perform the analysis based on one’s birth date (day and hour) after consultation with the Chinese almanac." I know when my husband and I got married, we looked for open dates for the venue and the pastor. I also thought it was neat how history and ancient traditions are important. I especially like when the importance of letters are discussed.
"Request Letter: This letter confirms the formal arrangement of a marriage. It is sent by the groom's family to the bride's family. This letter is normally presented with the initial gifts for the bride's family.
Gift Letter This letter accompanies the formal gifts for the Bride's family. It is actually a gift list that records the description and quantity of the gifts.
Wedding Letter This letter is presented to the bride's family on th day of the wedding. It confirms the act of bringing the bride into the groom's family."
http://www.chinese-poems.com/wedcus.html
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