Interesting Wedding Night Rituals from Around The World
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Fascinating Wedding Night Rituals from Around the World
Weddings are rich with traditions and rituals that vary dramatically across cultures. While the ceremony itself is often the focal point, the diversity of customs continues into the wedding night. From playful pranks to deeply rooted beliefs, let's explore these intriguing activities that couples, families, and friends partake in before the newlyweds enjoy their first night together.
American Tradition: A Secretive Getaway
In the United States, it's customary for the bride and groom to make a quick getaway with tin cans clattering behind their car, setting off on their honeymoon. This practice originates from an age-old Celtic tradition where friends and family would lovingly sabotage the couple's wedding night. The newlyweds were often prevented from seeing each other, and noisy celebrations outside the barn continued until the revelers were too inebriated to interfere any longer?"a tradition the newlyweds couldn’t wait to escape from.
Scottish Customs: Barn Sleeps and Blessings
Scotland offers its own unique customs, where couples would spend their first night in a barn to ensure prosperity. Water sprinkling on the marriage bed is another ritual to bring good fortune. Interestingly, couples were also expected to stay with the bride's parents for a week before moving into their own home.
Shivaree: Noisy Nights in Germany and France
In both Germany and France, the tradition of "Chiverie" or "Shivaree" involves making noise outside the couple’s first-night abode. Friends might fill the room with balloons, scatter food on the bed, or cleverly hide alarm clocks, all in good fun to disturb the wedding night.
Roman Tradition: Crossing the Threshold
The ancient Romans believed it was bad luck for the bride to trip when entering her new home. Originally, male friends would carry her across the threshold, but this duty has now been taken over by the groom, adding a romantic touch to this age-old superstition.
Benin’s Values: Celebrating Virginity
In Benin, West Africa, virginity is highly valued. If a bride is a virgin on her wedding night, her mother rewards her with money. The morning after, the couple’s sheets are often inspected for bloodstains, and some mothers will even display a symbolic flag outside their window.
Chinese Customs: Symbolism and Protection
In China, wedding night rituals involve lighting candles decorated with dragons and phoenixes to ward off evil spirits. The couple sips wine from goblets tied with a red ribbon while their arms are intertwined, and the bride is given half-cooked dumplings that symbolize prosperity.
Marquesasian Rituals: A Unique First Night
In Polynesia, Marquesasian brides partake in a strikingly unconventional ritual. Tradition dictates that the bride should engage with all male guests before her groom, making for an unforgettably unique wedding night.
These diverse traditions reflect the rich tapestry of beliefs and customs surrounding weddings around the world. Each ritual adds its own special touch, turning an already memorable event into something truly extraordinary.
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