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Marriage customs passed logs of certain rituals have gone Although the original mean- by the wayside, the rites remain. We no longer believe, as did the citizens during the Middle • Ages. that a vein runs from the aing finger to the heart. How-ever, it is on this finger that the wedding band is Still placed. 1'he Romans also betieved that the goddess Juno blessed those married in June. Today, the ,inonth of June is still the most polluter month in which to the past—partners- grow indi- be wed. And, everyone gathers to- Clip and save this section Modern weddings reflect old and new
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Marriage has survived through the ages and, along with it. tradition. Although the cus-toms. rituals and beliefs associ-ated with marriage and the wedding ceremony have been altered and updated, they are still a part of the modern-day wedding. Courtships. engagement
rings, flowers, gifts, the act of
"giving away the bride," the
exchange of vows and wedding
bands. and the honeymoon all
define this "rite of passage."
Beginning in Rome
From the day ot' the Romans.
traditions have been handed
down. changing along the way
as they are reinterpreted by peo-
ple-
The institution of the family
was once thesight of as a liaison
formed for political. economic
and emotional security. The
partnership was often prear-
ranged, with each member tak-
ing on clearly defined duties.
Modern meaning
Today. couple's enter into
. marriage based-on love. The
roles of husband and wife arc
'not as cut anddryas they were in
Get the most from your wardrobe Women have long been con-cerned with the trousseau—clothing bought to mark their entrance into married life.
Today, mare than likelY0he
trousseau is simply a honey-
moon wardrobe—a selection of
slacks, skirts, shirts, dresses
and swimsuits to carry the bride
elegantly through the post-marl-
Whether you're heading for a
local resort or an exotic foreign,
locale. make suretopul together
a wardrobe that is versatile.
comfortable and good-looking
. . and which is capable of
withstargling the traumas of be-
ing.crammed and crushed inside
a.suitcase with a minimum of
wrinkling.
If you're setting out to update
your wardrobe in tithe for your
honeymoon, it's wise to choose
new clothing that blends with
those pieces you already own
and enjoy weating.
You'll make more use-of them
after the honeymoon is over
and. during the honeymoon.
you'll be able to make more out
of less.-
and uprights.
• Psyching up—Keep
your mind on ydur work
by eliminating distractions
and avoiding interrup-
tions. Turn off the ball
game on television (during
half time, if it's an impor-
tant game), and take the
phone off the hook.
• Organizing your of-
fense—To clean quickly
and efficiently, start va-
cuuming i3long one wall
and systematically work
your way around the
room.
• Conquering the oppo-
sition—Your carpet can
hold its weight in hidden
"critters" such as dirt,
hair, grit and gunk. To
knock them out of com-
mission- arid into your
cleaner, vacuum tho-
roughly with several slow
forward and backward
strokes over each area.
• Going for extrapoints
—With your vacuum
cleaner attachments, dust
moldings, door frames,
drapery, Lampshades, pic-
tures arid shelves. And, be
sure tb vacuum all uphol-
stered furniture.
• Celebrating the vic-
tory—Use your imagina-
tion, but don't break cur-
few. You've got another
"game" coming up .the
following week. t
As their ancistors have done in the pail; they will embark on a new Ill&dgether, creating new memories and passing down tra-ditions to future generations. The beauty and elegance of a wedding, whether carried out in a simple Or elaborate manner, will be forever preserved in family histories.
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gether. dressed in special clothes, to wish good luck and happiness to the new couple. ' Throughlhe ages There is something special, sacred, about art action or belief that has- survived since the days of Caesar, passed from genera-tion to generation by young, old. rich.and poor. Although recent years have shown a return to tradition, the future will inevitably bring fur-ther change as couples write thir own vows, celebrations change in style and format, bridal showers include male guests, and the stiff formal amenities become more casual and enjoyable for all. The traditions, however, will remain—symbols of th'e love between two people who have made a commitment to each other in the eyes -of family and friends.
"OK, men. Most of you
are rookies, but you've got
what it takes to be win-
ners. You're-part of a great
team now, so get out there
and vacuum!"
Vacuum?
That's right. As more of
today's young married
women remain in the work
force, their husbands are
joining the leagues of
shared housework. Since
vacuuming is one of the
household chores most
often performed by men,
The• follow-
ing game plan, useful for
rookies and veterans alike:
• Warming up—Pull all
the furniture out from the
walls and turn back rugs at
edges fOr vacuuming ease.
• Choosing the war
club—A baseball player
makes sure he's using the
right bat; you should be
sure you have the right
vacuum cleaner: If your
floors are bare or covered
with lightweight carpets,
you should- be using a
canister. If you have thick
carpeting, an upright with
extrasuctim power is best.
If your home has -both
types of floors, you might
want to consider "switch.
hitting" with a •
vac that combines
the features of canisters
clown through the years In Medievattimes, the bride and bridegroom-kissed over a pile of small cakes. When an enterprising baker dei&d to mass all the cakes together and spread frosting over (Wit. the modern tiered wedding cake was born. The practice Of tossing the bouquet originated during the Colonial period in history when the bridal party seized the newly- weds' stockings and tossed them over-their shoulders at the bride and groom—the first ones to hit the target. ushers aiming for the groom and bridesmaids aiming for the bride. the next to be married. And, with the Victorian era was born the white wedding virtually as well as together. gown, a symbol of purity. Everlasting rituals
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