MARRIAGE CUSTOMS

Donna May Ibera and Ilonah Grace Pingol

Period 4/Sociology
 MARRIAGE CUSTOMS OF MOROCCO

7 day process wedding

Parents chooses the brides for their sons

In the pre-wedding ceremonies, the brides receive gifts and presents

Sometimes the parents of the grooms send golden jewelry, clothing and perfume for the bride

A furnishing party is an important pre-wedding party that takes place 5 days before the wedding, it
is the planning of the couple’s housing
The bride has a milk bath purifying ceremony during the pre-wedding party
Henna party takes place the night before the wedding ceremony, where they’re painted using henna

The bride would circle her new home three times

Men usually wears suits

Women wears something usually with delicate laces, and often intricately beaded
FA M I LY C U S TO M S O F M O R O C C O

The individual is always subordinate to the family or group.

Nepotism is viewed positively, since it indicates patronage of

one's family.
The family consists of both the nuclear and the extended family.

The elderly are revered and respected and often exert a great
influence on the rest of the family.
INTERESTING TRADITIONS OF MOROCCO

Do not criticize anyone publicly. It is important that you do not

cause your Moroccan business associates to lose face.
Expect to be served mint tea whenever you meet someone since it
means hospitality
When you eat, do not begin eating until the host blesses the food
or begins to eat, eat and drink with only the right hand, and do not
wipe your hands on your napkin
MARRIAGE CUSTOMS OF JAPAN
Shinto ceremony is the standard
San-san-kudo or shaking sake is performed. The groom and bride takes a sip
from three different cups. Then they offer the sakes to their family.
Brides wear silk kimono or a shiromuku. Some brides put white make up, red
lips, and wigs with expensive combs.
Receptions are formal ceremony.

Guests attending the wedding are expected to bring Oshugi, a cash gift.

The construction of 1000 paper cranes symbolized good fortune, fidelity, and
longevity.
 FAMILY CUSTOMS OF JAPAN
Giving gifts. A courtesy to bring back some gift or souvenir from a place you
visited.
Bowing. You bow when meeting or part from each other to show respect.
Removing shoes. Before entering the house from outside, you are expected to
remove your shoes
Chopsticks. A common utensil for japanese when eating. After you finish your meal,
keep your chopsticks across your dish or on the side. Traditions say never leave your
chopsticks in your bowl because it is done in the funerals.
Before eating, japanese say “itadakimasu” or else it is considered rude.
INTERESTING TRADITIONS OF
JAPAN

Tea ceremony. It is held at traditional japanese rooms in a

cultural community or private houses. The ceremony itself consists
of many rituals that have to be learned by heart.
Geisha. They are professional entertainers to attend guests meals,
banquets and ceremonies.
Sumo, a japanese style of wrestling and Japan’s national sport.
MARRIAGE CUSTOMS OF BELGUIM

Wedding invitations are printed on two sheets of paper, one from the bride’s family and
one from the groom’s family
The bride to stop as she walks up the isle and to hand her mother a single flower
during the wedding
During the recessional, the bride and groom walk to the groom’s mother and the new
bride hands her new mother-in-law a single flower and the two of them embrace,
symbolizing the bride’s acceptance of her new “mother.”
A handkerchief is usually passed down and framed from the bride’s side
Their honeymoon takes 28 days to complete, a full moon cycle
 FA M I LY C U S TO M S O F B E L G U I M

. Family plays a central role in most Belgians' lives.

The obligation to the family is a person's first priority.

Many people remain in the town in which they were raised,

which creates close extended families.
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 Flowers should be given in an odd number, but not 13

Do not give white chrysanthemums as they signify death

. Greetings entail a degree of formality. A brief handshake is the common greeting
among people who do not know each other.
Once a relationship is developed, three kisses on the cheek may replace the handshake.
This is more a kissing of the air near the person's cheek. Start with the left cheek and
alternate.
Men never kiss other men; they always shake hands.

Cleanliness is a part of their national pride.