2006-08-16 21:08:19 · 8 answers · asked by Robert 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Because it was thought that the ring finger on the left hand has a vein that runs directly to the heart.
2006-08-16 21:12:57 · answer #1 · answered by Kanga_tush2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The circular shape of the wedding band represents never-ending love. Wedding rings are worn on the third finger of the left hand because it is believed that a vein in this finger runs directly to the heart.
Hugs Mel
2006-08-16 21:15:07 · answer #2 · answered by jaredsmommy2004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it depends on your religion.
(the romans had started the band around the finger as symbol of being married)
the russian roman orthodox wear it on the right hand.
others wear it on the left hand..
some don't wear it at all (like my dad) bcz it bothers them during work (i rem my plumber took it off bcz he had lost a previous ring in the sink)... and my granma doesn't wear it bcz it bothers her during cooking (Anyone had found a ring in a cake?:P)
you don't need a band to remind you that you love a person, even if it is beleived that the ring is a symbol of matrimonial relationship. all you need is the band to be around your heart where every beat whispers the name and image of your loved one.
good luck.
2006-08-16 22:17:37 · answer #3 · answered by genuineanya98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Supposedly - there is a vien that runs from the third finger of the left hand, all the way to the heart.
There probably isn't - but they beleived it years ago and it stuck.
2006-08-16 21:13:20 · answer #4 · answered by NJP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because apparently the finger that its worn on is supposed to have the only vein in the body that leads directly to the heart
2006-08-16 21:14:06 · answer #5 · answered by toots 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe left hand is where our heart is near and purer than our right hand
2006-08-16 21:39:02 · answer #6 · answered by desiree gersaniba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you know that muslims back in the day used to wipe there as s with the left hand.....
2006-08-16 21:41:56 · answer #7 · answered by drew t 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They aren't always - due to ethnic tradition, I wear mine on the right.
2006-08-17 03:23:02 · answer #8 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋