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| Honored Traditions | ●But, if he were to happen upon a pigeon, wolf, or goat, he could expect extremely good fortune in the marriage.
●If you catch a glimpse of a monk or a nun is also thought to be an omen of misfortune because of their association with poverty and chastity.
●Tying tin cans to the back of the newlywed's vehicle is the tradition that originated long ago when items which would produce noise were tied to the back of the couple's carriage to scare away evil spirits.
●Making fun of the newlywed couple was also a tradition which began with the intentions of warding off evil spirits. Close friends of the couple would do this in hopes that the spirits would take pity on the couple for already being picked upon enough, and would then leave the couple alone.
●Having members of the wedding party dress alike is the tradition which was started with the hopes that this would cause confusion for the spirits and send them on their way.
●Tradition says that the first member of the newlywed couple to purchase a new item following the wedding will be the dominant force in the relationship. That’s why to this day some superstitious brides will pre-arrange to buy a small item from one of the bridesmaids immediately following the ceremony!
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