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Helpful Spanish Phrases - Going To A Wedding

The tradition of marriage has undergone many changes over the years but it's still going strong in the Spanish speaking world, especially Latin America. Religion still plays an important role there, and as two very good friends of mine from Mexico are abo... Read >
Author: Peter Christian

NRI Divorce In India - Causes And Statistics

The practice of marriages between non-resident Indian (NRI) grooms and Indian women has been witnessing a steep spike for the last decade. This sustained increase can be attributed to the aspiration of most Indian citizens to live a luxurious life, which ... Read >
Author: revitol

Kikuyu Family and Marriage Traditions

The Kikuyu are very interesting people. They hold on to their traditions and beliefs very strongly though outwardly, you would think that they do not. The family is the central and most important unit in this community. This includes the nuclear family ... Read >
Author: adventure africa expedition

Kenya Traditional Customary Marriage

In Kenya, marriage is a very important part of the well being of the whole nation. You will find that most families and people in Kenya regard with higher esteem someone who is married than the one who is not. When one gets to an age where the relatives... Read >
Author: adventure africa expedition

Rajasthan Meghawal Parishad

Rajasthan Meghwal Council was founded by Mr Pannalal Pemi resident of Bikaner on 30.3.1984.Rajsthan Meghwal Council district branch Jodhpur beginned firstly thereafter becoming collectorate by Mr. Natthulram Bhati. The term of Council Member were:- ... Read >
Author: Pukaraj Kataria

Difference Of Bachelorette Party And Bridal Shower

Before the wedding date comes, the couples would usually hold separate parties as a way to celebrate their last days as single. The groom's party is usually known as the bachelor party or stag party. As for the bride's party, the practice is divided into ... Read >
Author: Beverly Huffine

The Stag And Doe Party

There are several parties held by the couple before the actual wedding day comes. These parties are usually known as stag party or bachelor party of the groom and bridal shower for the bride. The bachelor party is usually the party in which the groom make... Read >
Author: Beverly Huffine

Are Groomsmen Gifts Really Necessary? The Meaning Behind the Tradition

So you’ve finally worked up the nerve to take that leap of faith into the institution of marriage. You carefully searched your heart, begrudgingly waved goodbye to your bachelorhood, and proposed to your fair maiden. Congratulations! Now the real wo... Read >
Author: Laura Wilson

7 Interesting Bridal Shower Games

The Bridal shower is an integral part of the wedding celebrations. It is also quite an old tradition. The Bridal Shower was a way for a girl in the old days that didn't have a dowry due to poverty or a disapproving parent to get all the things she needed ... Read >
Author: Aaron Hu

The Mahr in Islamic Marriage Contracts

Mahr is the amount of money, or its equivalent, paid by the husband to his future wife. Contrary to the popular notion that mahr is dowry, it is not. A dowry is what the wife contributes to her marriage while mahr is an obligation on the husband to pay hi... Read >
Author: Gabriel Sawma

Unique Wedding Traditions Around The World

If there is one thing that is universal, it has to be love. But the way that people express their love is as diverse as the polars. Every culture has its own unique way of going about wedding ceremonies. From the bizarre to the nobly, wedding traditions a... Read >
Author: 1weddingsource

Chinese Wedding in Malaysia

Chinese Traditional Wedding in Malaysia has been modernized according to time. It has been a lot of tone down compared to the customs and rituals back then. In order to simplified the common items that Chinese still practicing in Malaysia, I have listed a... Read >
Author: leong

Are Big Fat Indian Weddings A Hypocrite Attempt To Show Off Wealth?

Weddings in India have always been considered a big, grand, larger than life affair. In fact, one of the biggest dreams of parents is to get their daughter / son married in the most impressive manner. For some parents and family, it is an opportunity to s... Read >
Author: Jharna Bhatnagar

The importance of seventh house in Vedic astrology

Seventh House: In the seventh house of Vedic astrology Saptama ; Jamitra ; Chittottha (desire) ; Kama ; Dvuna (love) ; Madha (passion) ; Gamana (cohabitation) ; Astha (setting ; Advan (a way or road ) ; Loka (public) ; Kalathra (wife or husband) ; Pathn... Read >
Author: sudhanshuraaj

The Bride's Quilt - a Wedding Celebration

The art of quilting once played a much more prominent role in the lives of young men and women. The Bride's Quilt and the Freedom Quilt teach us lessons of the days gone by. Our lifestyle today finds us purchasing a wedding gift at a local store; many ... Read >
Author: Author Unknown

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