DID YOU KNOW ?

The chuppah symbolises the nomadic nature of the jewish people, in time when the Israelites dwelt in tents and represents the bridal chamber, the home the couple will make together and the importance of the couples new home, Its fragility reminds the couple of their own weakness and of the need to nurture their union to ensure its continuance.

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The ancient tradition of attaching old bots to the going away car stems from the time when the brides father presented the groom with one of her slippers, giving the groom the upper hand which entitled him to thrash his wife should she displease him!!! The slipper was placed at the bed head on the husbands side to remind the wife who was boss, however if the wife assumed the dominant role neighbours transferred the power of the slipper to her and named her the old boot.
                         
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