I thought the last one was so funny that I'd do more.
Unknow reason, but a woman is not supposed to get married in the same church she was baptised in... I guess that's why you go to the bride's Mother's original Parish.
The bride isn't supposed to see the whole of the wedding ceremony before in case it jinxes the wedding from occuring
If the bride cries during the ceremony it's good, if she cries at any other point of the celebrations, it foreshadows a life of tears.
Back in the day, that whole not seeing the bride thing was so severe that the groom was supposed to face forward as she came up the aisle and not turn to look at her until the vows.
Throwing shoes at the couple as they leave (or tieing them to the car) was to symbolize that the groom didn't drag her away without a fight (to the marital bed that is), and also to symbolize the transfer of authority from her father to the groom, back in the day her dad would hand one of her shoes to the groom and he would hit her on the head with it.
That's all for now, I'm sure there will be a part 3 or part 4 soon.
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Thursday, November 25, 2004
Funny wedding facts
Okay, so I was goofing around on snopes a bit, and found the following interesting wedding facts.
That whole carry the bride over the threshold thing? Well, its originally because 'being de-flowered' (using their language) was so 'traumatizing' for the bride that she had to be swept up and carried to the marital bed lest she get scared and try to run away.
The garter thing is actually a sign that the bride now belongs to the groom and her body is there for him to do as he pleases.
The white wedding dress, while now sacramental, and in society a sign of purity and virginity (these aren't religious meanings oddly enough), was specifically for rich victorians to flaunt their wealth because white is such an impractical colour (especially back then) that it could only really be worn once before it was too soiled to wear again. Also, it is bad luck to have satin on the wedding dress.
The finger for the ring is actually that one because the ancient greeks believed there was a blood vessle connected directly to the heart from that finger.
While it is bad luck for the groom to see the bride before the wedding, apparently it is also bad luck for the bride to see herself in the wedding dress and she is supposed to leave one 'accessory' off until the very last second possible lest she catch a glimpse of herself in a reflective surface, she is not 'fully dressed'.
White flowers symbolize death and must be used with other colours, but not red, white and red is the worst because they together with no other colour are a harbringer of death.
The original job of the best man and groomsmen were to protect the bride from anyone who may try to abduct her or carry her away on the procession to the church (the bride and groom used to walk together with the wedding party through the streets before the wedding).
Wearing black underwear on your wedding day is bad luck... I plan on avoiding that one by wearing no underwear... er... no comment.
Anyway, on an unrelated note, here is a picture below of Colm from the retreat (sorry for the blurry). It's the funniest picture ever.
The funniest picture ever
That whole carry the bride over the threshold thing? Well, its originally because 'being de-flowered' (using their language) was so 'traumatizing' for the bride that she had to be swept up and carried to the marital bed lest she get scared and try to run away.
The garter thing is actually a sign that the bride now belongs to the groom and her body is there for him to do as he pleases.
The white wedding dress, while now sacramental, and in society a sign of purity and virginity (these aren't religious meanings oddly enough), was specifically for rich victorians to flaunt their wealth because white is such an impractical colour (especially back then) that it could only really be worn once before it was too soiled to wear again. Also, it is bad luck to have satin on the wedding dress.
The finger for the ring is actually that one because the ancient greeks believed there was a blood vessle connected directly to the heart from that finger.
While it is bad luck for the groom to see the bride before the wedding, apparently it is also bad luck for the bride to see herself in the wedding dress and she is supposed to leave one 'accessory' off until the very last second possible lest she catch a glimpse of herself in a reflective surface, she is not 'fully dressed'.
White flowers symbolize death and must be used with other colours, but not red, white and red is the worst because they together with no other colour are a harbringer of death.
The original job of the best man and groomsmen were to protect the bride from anyone who may try to abduct her or carry her away on the procession to the church (the bride and groom used to walk together with the wedding party through the streets before the wedding).
Wearing black underwear on your wedding day is bad luck... I plan on avoiding that one by wearing no underwear... er... no comment.
Anyway, on an unrelated note, here is a picture below of Colm from the retreat (sorry for the blurry). It's the funniest picture ever.
The funniest picture ever
Monday, November 22, 2004
God lives in my WHAT!?
That was the theme for the retreat this weekend. It went really well. VERY tiring and I'm sick, but it went great. Awesome group of kids... they sang so loud when we did music that it drowned out the sound system. NEVER seen that before.
We had a cutout of a body, and Erin was the 'model' for it, so there were tonnes of hilarious jokes, as well as an infomercial about it. Good times. The funniest line of the weekend "Let's hear from some of her satisfied customers". In context, she was someone to help you free up time for God, not whatever you are thinking right now you sicko. I was laughing so hard though... three easy payments of $49.95 my butt!
Anyway the whole thing was really great. Check out Colm and Allison's blogs too, Colm has already updated, and Alison will probably soon. Go to Allison's then click over to colm's, cuz I dont have his listed here.
In other news, the jerk I backed into in a parking lot a couple weeks ago is claiming injury. Monnex (my insurance) thinks its bogus, so they are investigating it, which makes me happy, cuz it is bogus... they were all fine and I was going less than 5 km/h. Its funny though, I've been living off of charity so long in a lot of ways, first Ireland, then a generous supervisor, then a good salary at the church... you get used to being treated well, and as a minister, you kind of figure subconciously that you are being rewarded for your service and sacrifice, but then something like this happens and you realize there are still total a$$holes out there who don't think about anyone but themselves, and you don't have magic protection from them.
God lives in my not blowing up the other guy's car cuz I know where he lives.
We had a cutout of a body, and Erin was the 'model' for it, so there were tonnes of hilarious jokes, as well as an infomercial about it. Good times. The funniest line of the weekend "Let's hear from some of her satisfied customers". In context, she was someone to help you free up time for God, not whatever you are thinking right now you sicko. I was laughing so hard though... three easy payments of $49.95 my butt!
Anyway the whole thing was really great. Check out Colm and Allison's blogs too, Colm has already updated, and Alison will probably soon. Go to Allison's then click over to colm's, cuz I dont have his listed here.
In other news, the jerk I backed into in a parking lot a couple weeks ago is claiming injury. Monnex (my insurance) thinks its bogus, so they are investigating it, which makes me happy, cuz it is bogus... they were all fine and I was going less than 5 km/h. Its funny though, I've been living off of charity so long in a lot of ways, first Ireland, then a generous supervisor, then a good salary at the church... you get used to being treated well, and as a minister, you kind of figure subconciously that you are being rewarded for your service and sacrifice, but then something like this happens and you realize there are still total a$$holes out there who don't think about anyone but themselves, and you don't have magic protection from them.
God lives in my not blowing up the other guy's car cuz I know where he lives.
Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Too many abortions?
Check out http://www.thesundaymail.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,11306430%255E903,00.html
I was super glad to read that a major politician is doing something about it that might actually save lives. Here the debate is always legal vs. not legal, and basically to stand on the not legal side not only abandons some desparate mothers, it also ensures any Christian wanting to enter politics and be true to their values doesn't stand a chance. Finally though, someone standing up and saying, there's too many, lets educate people better so that we can save lives. Acknowledging that it's hard and painful, and lets develop an attitude in society that encourages life and support.
Very cool.
I was super glad to read that a major politician is doing something about it that might actually save lives. Here the debate is always legal vs. not legal, and basically to stand on the not legal side not only abandons some desparate mothers, it also ensures any Christian wanting to enter politics and be true to their values doesn't stand a chance. Finally though, someone standing up and saying, there's too many, lets educate people better so that we can save lives. Acknowledging that it's hard and painful, and lets develop an attitude in society that encourages life and support.
Very cool.
Memory Lane
I checked Dave's blog for the first time in a while... made me kinda sad... I miss those kids. So here's a picture of Erin and Sinead, dead on highway 66, after me and David made them walk until they dropped.
Erin and Sinead Dead on the road
Erin and Sinead Dead on the road
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