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1、Superstition of western weddingCarrying the bride across the threshold The custom of the groom carrying his bride over the threshold is believed to bring the couple good fortune. One superstition says that evil spirits trying to spoil the newlyweds happiness might cause the bride to fall as she ente
2、rs her new home. So the groom should carry her to keep her from falling.Something old, something new something borrowed, something blue When getting married, brides traditionally wear or carry something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. “Something old ” can be anything that has
3、 brought good luck to its owner in the past. ”Something new” is a symbol of hope for the future. “Something borrowed” adds the good luck of the giver to the bride. And blue, considered a lucky color, is a traditional protection for all women.Cutting the wedding cake The wedding cake has always stood
4、 for good fortune and fertility. The bride, with the help of her groom, must cut the first piece as a sign that they will share all possessions in the future.Choosing the wedding date The Romans believed that Juno, their goddess of women, blessed marriages that took place in her month. So June is co
5、nsidered the perfect month for marriage The groom must not see the bride before the wedding Among the many superstitions concerning the wedding ceremony is the custom that the groom must not see his bride before the wedding ceremony. To do so would be a sign of submission to her family.Finding a fou
6、r-leaf clover The four-leaf clover is one of the most valuable of all good luck charms. The parts of the leaf represent four parts of life: fame, wealth, love, and health. The owner of the clover will have good fortune in all four.Carrying a rabbits foot One of the most common good luck charms is a rabbits foot. It is considered lucky because rabbits have many offspring, and having many children is a sign of wealth.Thank you for your attention!
