2007-03-02 08:47:06 · 4 answers · asked by cheflou 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
According to some historians, this expression has it's roots in ancient Rome, when the bride traditionally wore a girdle that was tied in knots. After the wedding, it was the duty of the groom to untie the girdle. Others believe the phrase is more closely associated with ancient "handfasting" ceremonies, which involved tying a cord or ribbon around the wrists of the bride and groom., thus binding them together.
2007-03-02 08:52:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In many religions (especially in Buddhism & Hinduism) and cultures relatives tie coloured cord around the wrists of the bride & groom towards the end of the ceremony and these are kept on the wrist until they fall off about a week later.
2007-03-02 17:15:05 · answer #2 · answered by Walter B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many years ago, when a couple got married, each would cut off a lock of their hair. They would then tie the hair locks together and keep them until they decompose symbolizing being together forever or as vows usually state "till death do us part".
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2007-03-02 17:01:17 · answer #3 · answered by ..... 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
many say that it came from a wiccan wedding tradition. they would tie colored ropes and cords around their wrists. and in one year and a day, the marriage would be re-evaluated.
2007-03-02 18:36:38 · answer #4 · answered by Sierra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋