A wedding is the most important event in a person's life. Every nation, despite modern trends, observes pre-wedding ceremonies and rituals. Certainly, some traditions have been forgotten or modified, but the main cultural characteristics are passed down from generation to generation. This can be seen in the way a wedding of a particular nationality is planned, prepared and played.
Samoa
This country follows contented strange customs. If the couple has decided to marry, then the future spouses should meet the first night of love in the hut where their parents live. In addition, on this night all the relatives of the beloved couple and pets are invited to the hut. The night of love should pass so quietly that none of the relatives woke up. If the lovers failed to carry out the ritual, then the future husband runs away from home, since the couple's relatives have the right to beat him.
Sahara
Inhabitants of the Sahara believe that the beauty of a woman is indicated by her weight. A plump woman is healthy and beautiful. Parents begin to fatten girls from the age of twelve, as they wish them a successful marriage. If a girl is slim, then her family is not wealthy, so few will want to connect with her fate. Young girls sit in separate huts, where they eat exclusively high-calorie foods. Usually, mothers keep an eye on the completeness of girls. If the mother fails to persuade her daughter to eat hard, then the father influences the daughter.
Macedonia
The people of Macedonia welcome equality between wife and husband. The first night of the newlyweds is very strange and unusual - in a closed basement, which is covered with pine needles. Before that, the couple receives boots and a hat as a gift, for which the beloved must compete in the basement. If the wife takes the hat, then the marriage will be happy and loved. If she manages to pick up the shoe, then the husband will be under her heel.
Israel
In Judaism, it is customary to go to the chuppah. Accompanied by their parents, the newlyweds pass through the synagogue and then perform the traditional ceremony. Chupa is a tent in which the newlyweds lived in ancient times. The beloved take a sip of wine while under the chuppah, and then the rabbi reads the blessing. Then the groom gives the bride a ring. The main thing is that the ring is gold, without stones and jewelry. It is believed that the ring should be simple, otherwise the groom's relatives will think that the girl is getting married only because of the guy's wealth. It is important that the Jews do not have a wedding on Shabbat and other religious holidays.
Thailand
At the wedding ceremony in the early morning, the monks must sing, after which the beloved and their relatives are obliged to thank the monks with a treat. The head monk should sprinkle all the guests at the wedding with holy water, after which everyone is invited to the temple. Residents of Thailand believe that the most favorable and successful month for marriage is August. It is believed that a couple who got engaged in August will be a strong, happy and reliable family.
Korea
In Korea, a couple who want to get engaged must contact a fortune teller to set a future wedding date. Since ancient times, Korean fortune tellers have been able to determine not only the best day, but also the most prosperous time for the ceremony. There should be a lot of people at the wedding. The more - the happier the life of a married couple will be.
