2008 Woodie Awards
The history of tradition
Issue date: 3/13/08 Section: College Life
The origin of the "ring finger" - Ancient Greeks believed the third finger was directly connected to the heart by a route called "the vein of love."
The origin of the wedding - In early times, marriage by purchase was preferred. Often, the bride was exchanged for land, political alliance, social status and/or currency. The goods or currency received in exchange for the bride would go directly to the bride's father.
The origin of the bridal kiss - The kiss dates back to early days of civilization in the Middle East. A kiss was used to symbolize closure of a deal, agreement or contract. In ancient Rome, a kiss was the formal bond to seal contracts, thus the wedding kiss essentially "sealed" the deal between the bride and groom.
The origin of the wedding cake - In the 1st century B.C. in Rome, the wedding cake was traditionally broken over the bride's head or thrown at her as a symbol of fertility.
The origin of Saturday weddings - In early times, Sunday was the traditional day of ceremony. After the Puritan Revolution of the 17th century, the ceremonies were held on Saturday because Puritans thought it improper to be festive on the Sabbath.
Why the bride stands to the left of the groom - In Medieval times, after the bridegroom "captured" his bride, he placed her on his left to free his sword hand in the event of attack.
Information provided by David's Bridal in Paducah, Ky.
The origin of the wedding - In early times, marriage by purchase was preferred. Often, the bride was exchanged for land, political alliance, social status and/or currency. The goods or currency received in exchange for the bride would go directly to the bride's father.
The origin of the bridal kiss - The kiss dates back to early days of civilization in the Middle East. A kiss was used to symbolize closure of a deal, agreement or contract. In ancient Rome, a kiss was the formal bond to seal contracts, thus the wedding kiss essentially "sealed" the deal between the bride and groom.
The origin of the wedding cake - In the 1st century B.C. in Rome, the wedding cake was traditionally broken over the bride's head or thrown at her as a symbol of fertility.
The origin of Saturday weddings - In early times, Sunday was the traditional day of ceremony. After the Puritan Revolution of the 17th century, the ceremonies were held on Saturday because Puritans thought it improper to be festive on the Sabbath.
Why the bride stands to the left of the groom - In Medieval times, after the bridegroom "captured" his bride, he placed her on his left to free his sword hand in the event of attack.
Information provided by David's Bridal in Paducah, Ky.
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Lisa Bloom
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