Engleski A - 2021. ljeto, reading 5.

It turns (33)

that engagement and wedding rings are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand because it was once thought that a vein in that finger led directly to the heart.

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is Queen Victoria who is credited with starting the white wedding dress trend in 1840 – before then, brides simply wore their best dress.

The tradition of matching maids dates back to Roman times. Bridesmaids were required to dress exactly like the bride in (35)

to confuse the evil spirits.

Similarly, brides traditionally wear veils because ancient Greeks and Romans believed they protected them (36)

evil spirits.

Also, (37)

the same reason, the groom carries the bride across the threshold.

Something old represents continuity; something new offers optimism for the future; something borrowed symbolizes borrowed happiness; something blue (38)

for purity, love, and fidelity.

Ancient Norse bridal couples went into hiding after the wedding, and a family member (39)

bring them a cup of honey wine for 30 days, or one moon,

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is how the term “honeymoon” originated.
Saturday is the unluckiest wedding day, according to English folklore. Funny – it’s the most popular day of the week to marry!