Socials Daily Life Project:

MarriageBy: Page De Cotiis

Introduction

• Marriage has been around for many years, some people say dating back to 5,000 years ago. Marriages primary purpose was to allow the people to have children that were biologically theirs. But then divorce came in to the picture. Now days divorce if quite frequent, which is a sad thing. Divorce happens when the person you choose to marry decides they can’t live with you anymore or they find another spouse who they like better.

Marriage in Mesopotamia

• Marriage in Mesopotamia was quite different then it is here. In Mesopotamia the Dad decided on who the girl was going to marry and the family limit of guests was quite restricted at the weddings. So the Dad would walk his daughter down the isle and the Mother would walk her son down the isle but the daughter didn’t really know who she’s about to marry until the couple is married.

Marriage in Mesopotamia 2

• During the ceremony the husband had to pour a perfume on the wife’s forehead, as this was an ancient tradition. Then they would unwrap the presents, where the wife may receive a marriage jointer or a nundunnu, a silver plate or gold. Then once married the wife would become apart of the husbands family, and usually never see her family again.

Marriage in Egypt

• Marriage in Egypt was very similar to how we marry now here in Canada. One of the main rules were and still are you must get married at a temple. The bride also sits on a throne that her servants carry her on. There was very little information on the internet so it was difficult to find out about it.

Marriage in Canada

• Marriage in Canada is very straight forward. You must be legal age which is 18 years old, you must do the vows depending on what religion you are, you also must have wedding rings. The ceremony can be the way you want it to be and there’s no limit to the amount of people you can invite.

Marriage in Canada 2

• You also need to have an marriage license before getting married. If you get your parents permission you can also get married at 16. You also need both of your parents permission to do this.

Marriage in Ancient Rome

• Marriage in Rome is the most similar to marriage in Canada. Before getting married you must make a sacrifice of some sort at a church. Wealthy young men usually are married in their 20’s and same for the ladies. They would bridesmaids and groomsmen with the mother walking her son down the isle and vise versa.

Marriage in Ancient Rome 2

• For the after ceremony there was usually lots of people and a lot of Italian food. Everybody would bring gifts and it would be a massive celebration.

Marriage in the Viking Days

• Marriage in the Viking days was similar to what we have now. The couples wedding had to take place within a timeline. Usually the wedding ceremony would take place at the bride's home. A Viking wedding went on much longer than a traditional Christian ceremony, the festivities were very much inclusive of alcohol and blessing. Within the ceremony many rituals were performed to ensure and to remove any evil spirits or intentions.

Marriage in the Viking Days 2

• The name honeymoon has it's origins in the Vikings drinking after the marriage. The ceremonies the Christian Viking’s were a mixture of the two faiths and over time they were slowly removed. The journey of the bride to the wedding venue and on to her new home, is a focus that continues to this day.

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