For a ‘lifetime of Sweetness’ the Greeks bless the home of the newly married couple. There are many beautiful rituals that are performed after the wedding and in the home to symbolise a happy future for the bride and groom.
The following traditions come from a website called WeddingChannel.com:
- Break a plate on the doorstep of the home to ward off evil spirits – Peloponnese Tradition
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Carry a piece of iron into the home to make the marriage strong – Sparta
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Crush a pomegranate under your heel if you are eager to start a family - ancient fertility rite from Chios
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Feed each other honey for a lifetime of sweetness together
Do you know of any other traditions or blessings that the newly married couple do after the wedding?
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