Wedding Traditions / Form 11 (ESL)

Weddings in Mexico are an amazing mix of tradition and the latest international trends. One old custom that you still see today is that the groom offers the bride 13 gold coins during the church ceremony. This means that he trusts her with everything that is valuable and important to him.

Traditional weddings in Turkey begin on a sad note, with the bride saying goodbye to her family and leaving her home. But that sad note soon turns joyful, as she is taken to her new home on a horse with the sound of drums and dancing in the street. When the couple arrives at the groom's home, his mother breaks a jug in front of the house as a symbol of leaving everything sad behind as they enter.

Weddings in Japan have kept their ancient feel, though many Western traditions have now been added, such as rings and a wedding cake.For the bride and the groom, this means they have to change outfits several times throughout the ceremony, between the latest Western formal clothing and beautiful old-style Japanese kimonos, which are very expensive to rent and complicated to put on and take off.

A traditional Ukrainian wedding ties together two families, but the ceremony has changed a great deal over the years. Among the few things which haven't changed is the traditional braided wedding bread , the korovai, which is decorated with flowers, birds and a whole lot more, and is divided among the guests.

Traditional Nigerian weddings are community affairs where everyone is invited, and often many hundreds of people show up for the lively party afterwards. The couple chooses brightly coloured fabrics which are used to make wedding clothes for their relatives. These clothes are so exceptional that Nigerian weddings have recently caught the attention of the international fashion world.

In the villages of Vietnam, red is the colour that defines a couple's wedding day, and it is believed to bring luck. Fireworks are an important element as well.

They announce the arrival of the groom at the house of the bride and the arrival of the couple at the house where they will live from then on. This transfer is at the heart of the tradition.

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1. In which country do people eat something special at weddings?

Weddings in Mexico are an amazing mix of tradition and the latest international trends. One old custom that you still see today is that the groom offers the bride 13 gold coins during the church ceremony. This means that he trusts her with everything that is valuable and important to him.

Traditional weddings in Turkey begin on a sad note, with the bride saying goodbye to her family and leaving her home. But that sad note soon turns joyful, as she is taken to her new home on a horse with the sound of drums and dancing in the street. When the couple arrives at the groom's home, his mother breaks a jug in front of the house as a symbol of leaving everything sad behind as they enter.

Weddings in Japan have kept their ancient feel, though many Western traditions have now been added, such as rings and a wedding cake.For the bride and the groom, this means they have to change outfits several times throughout the ceremony, between the latest Western formal clothing and beautiful old-style Japanese kimonos, which are very expensive to rent and complicated to put on and take off.

A traditional Ukrainian wedding ties together two families, but the ceremony has changed a great deal over the years. Among the few things which haven't changed is the traditional braided wedding bread , the korovai, which is decorated with flowers, birds and a whole lot more, and is divided among the guests.

Traditional Nigerian weddings are community affairs where everyone is invited, and often many hundreds of people show up for the lively party afterwards. The couple chooses brightly coloured fabrics which are used to make wedding clothes for their relatives. These clothes are so exceptional that Nigerian weddings have recently caught the attention of the international fashion world.

In the villages of Vietnam, red is the colour that defines a couple's wedding day, and it is believed to bring luck. Fireworks are an important element as well.

They announce the arrival of the groom at the house of the bride and the arrival of the couple at the house where they will live from then on. This transfer is at the heart of the tradition.

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2. In which country do people mark the beginning and the end of the couple's journey to their new home?

Weddings in Mexico are an amazing mix of tradition and the latest international trends. One old custom that you still see today is that the groom offers the bride 13 gold coins during the church ceremony. This means that he trusts her with everything that is valuable and important to him.

Traditional weddings in Turkey begin on a sad note, with the bride saying goodbye to her family and leaving her home. But that sad note soon turns joyful, as she is taken to her new home on a horse with the sound of drums and dancing in the street. When the couple arrives at the groom's home, his mother breaks a jug in front of the house as a symbol of leaving everything sad behind as they enter.

Weddings in Japan have kept their ancient feel, though many Western traditions have now been added, such as rings and a wedding cake.For the bride and the groom, this means they have to change outfits several times throughout the ceremony, between the latest Western formal clothing and beautiful old-style Japanese kimonos, which are very expensive to rent and complicated to put on and take off.

A traditional Ukrainian wedding ties together two families, but the ceremony has changed a great deal over the years. Among the few things which haven't changed is the traditional braided wedding bread , the korovai, which is decorated with flowers, birds and a whole lot more, and is divided among the guests.

Traditional Nigerian weddings are community affairs where everyone is invited, and often many hundreds of people show up for the lively party afterwards. The couple chooses brightly coloured fabrics which are used to make wedding clothes for their relatives. These clothes are so exceptional that Nigerian weddings have recently caught the attention of the international fashion world.

In the villages of Vietnam, red is the colour that defines a couple's wedding day, and it is believed to bring luck. Fireworks are an important element as well.

They announce the arrival of the groom at the house of the bride and the arrival of the couple at the house where they will live from then on. This transfer is at the heart of the tradition.

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3. In which country do people face a problem because of a mix of traditions?

Weddings in Mexico are an amazing mix of tradition and the latest international trends. One old custom that you still see today is the groom offers the bride 13 gold coins during the church ceremony. This means that he trusts her with everything that is valuable and important to him.

Traditional weddings in Turkey begin on a sad note, with the bride saying goodbye to her family and leaving her home. But that sad note soon turns joyful, as she is taken to her new home on a horse with the sound of drums and dancing in the street. When the couple arrives at the groom's home, his mother breaks a jug in front of the house as a symbol of leaving everything sad behind as they enter.

Weddings in Japan have kept their ancient feel, though many Western traditions have now been added, such as rings and a wedding cake.For the bride and the groom, this means they have to change outfits several times throughout the ceremony, between the latest Western formal clothing and beautiful old-style Japanese kimonos, which are very expensive to rent and complicated to put on and take off.

A traditional Ukrainian wedding ties together two families, but the ceremony has changed a great deal over the years. Among the few things which haven't changed is the traditional braided wedding bread , the korovai, which is decorated with flowers, birds and a whole lot more, and is divided among the guests.

Traditional Nigerian weddings are community affairs where everyone is invited, and often many hundreds of peope show up for the lively party afterwards. The couple chooses brightly coloured fabrics which are used to make wedding clothes for their relatives. These clothes are so exceptional that Nigerian weddings have recently caught the attention of the international fashion world.

In the villages of Vietnam, red is the colour that defines a couple's wedding day, and it is believed to bring luck. Fireworks are an important element as well.

They announce the arrival of the groom at the house of the bride and the arrival of the couple at the house where they will live from then on. This transfer is at the heart of the tradition.

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4. In which country do people  give something useful for their relatives?

Weddings in Mexico are an amazing mix of tradition and the latest international trends. One old custom that you still see today is that the groom offers the bride 13 gold coins during the church ceremony. This means that he trusts her with everything that is valuable and important to him.

Traditional weddings in Turkey begin on a sad note, with the bride saying goodbye to her family and leaving her home. But that sad note soon turns joyful, as she is taken to her new home on a horse with the sound of drums and dancing in the street. When the couple arrives at the groom's home, his mother breaks a jug in front of the house as a symbol of leaving everything sad behind as they enter.

Weddings in Japan have kept their ancient feel, though many Western traditions have now been added, such as rings and a wedding cake.For the bride and the groom, this means they have to change outfits several times throughout the ceremony, between the latest Western formal clothing and beautiful old-style Japanese kimonos, which are very expensive to rent and complicated to put on and take off.

A traditional Ukrainian wedding ties together two families, but the ceremony has changed a great deal over the years. Among the few things which haven't changed is the traditional braided wedding bread , the korovai, which is decorated with flowers, birds and a whole lot more, and is divided among the guests.

Traditional Nigerian weddings are community affairs where everyone is invited, and often many hundreds of people show up for the lively party afterwards. The couple chooses brightly coloured fabrics which are used to make wedding clothes for their relatives. These clothes are so exceptional that Nigerian weddings have recently caught the attention of the international fashion world.

In the villages of Vietnam, red is the colour that defines a couple's wedding day, and it is believed to bring luck. Fireworks are an important element as well.

They announce the arrival of the groom at the house of the bride and the arrival of the couple at the house where they will live from then on. This transfer is at the heart of the tradition.

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5. In which country do people send a message through money?

Weddings in Mexico are an amazing mix of tradition and the latest international trends. One old custom that you still see today is that the groom offers the bride 13 gold coins during the church ceremony. This means that he trusts her with everything that is valuable and important to him.

Traditional weddings in Turkey begin on a sad note, with the bride saying goodbye to her family and leaving her home. But that sad note soon turns joyful, as she is taken to her new home on a horse with the sound of drums and dancing in the street. When the couple arrives at the groom's home, his mother breaks a jug in front of the house as a symbol of leaving everything sad behind as they enter.

Weddings in Japan have kept their ancient feel, though many Western traditions have now been added, such as rings and a wedding cake.For the bride and the groom, this means they have to change outfits several times throughout the ceremony, between the latest Western formal clothing and beautiful old-style Japanese kimonos, which are very expensive to rent and complicated to put on and take off.

A traditional Ukrainian wedding ties together two families, but the ceremony has changed a great deal over the years. Among the few things which haven't changed is the traditional braided wedding bread , the korovai, which is decorated with flowers, birds and a whole lot more, and is divided among the guests.

Traditional Nigerian weddings are community affairs where everyone is invited, and often many hundreds of people show up for the lively party afterwards. The couple chooses brightly coloured fabrics which are used to make wedding clothes for their relatives. These clothes are so exceptional that Nigerian weddings have recently caught the attention of the international fashion world.

In the villages of Vietnam, red is the colour that defines a couple's wedding day, and it is believed to bring luck. Fireworks are an important element as well.

They announce the arrival of the groom at the house of the bride and the arrival of the couple at the house where they will live from then on. This transfer is at the heart of the tradition.

Choose the correct option:

6. In which country do people associate weddings with an unhappy event?

Weddings in Mexico are an amazing mix of tradition and the latest international trends. One old custom that you still see today is that the groom offers the bride 13 gold coins during the church ceremony. This means that he trusts her with everything that is valuable and important to him.

Traditional weddings in Turkey begin on a sad note, with the bride saying goodbye to her family and leaving her home. But that sad note soon turns joyful, as she is taken to her new home on a horse with the sound of drums and dancing in the street. When the couple arrives at the groom's home, his mother breaks a jug in front of the house as a symbol of leaving everything sad behind as they enter.

Weddings in Japan have kept their ancient feel, though many Western traditions have now been added, such as rings and a wedding cake.For the bride and the groom, this means they have to change outfits several times throughout the ceremony, between the latest Western formal clothing and beautiful old-style Japanese kimonos, which are very expensive to rent and complicated to put on and take off.

A traditional Ukrainian wedding ties together two families, but the ceremony has changed a great deal over the years. Among the few things which haven't changed is the traditional braided wedding bread , the korovai, which is decorated with flowers, birds and a whole lot more, and is divided among the guests.

Traditional Nigerian weddings are community affairs where everyone is invited, and often many hundreds of people show up for the lively party afterwards. The couple chooses brightly coloured fabrics which are used to make wedding clothes for their relatives. These clothes are so exceptional that Nigerian weddings have recently caught the attention of the international fashion world.

In the villages of Vietnam, red is the colour that defines a couple's wedding day, and it is believed to bring luck. Fireworks are an important element as well.

They announce the arrival of the groom at the house of the bride and the arrival of the couple at the house where they will live from then on. This transfer is at the heart of the tradition.

Choose the correct option:

7. In which country do they have a ritual of breaking a glass container ?

Weddings in Mexico are an amazing mix of tradition and the latest international trends. One old custom that you still see today is that the groom offers the bride 13 gold coins during the church ceremony. This means that he trusts her with everything that is valuable and important to him.

Traditional weddings in Turkey begin on a sad note, with the bride saying goodbye to her family and leaving her home. But that sad note soon turns joyful, as she is taken to her new home on a horse with the sound of drums and dancing in the street. When the couple arrives at the groom's home, his mother breaks a jug in front of the house as a symbol of leaving everything sad behind as they enter.

Weddings in Japan have kept their ancient feel, though many Western traditions have now been added, such as rings and a wedding cake.For the bride and the groom, this means they have to change outfits several times throughout the ceremony, between the latest Western formal clothing and beautiful old-style Japanese kimonos, which are very expensive to rent and complicated to put on and take off.

A traditional Ukrainian wedding ties together two families, but the ceremony has changed a great deal over the years. Among the few things which haven't changed is the traditional braided wedding bread , the korovai, which is decorated with flowers, birds and a whole lot more, and is divided among the guests.

Traditional Nigerian weddings are community affairs where everyone is invited, and often many hundreds of people show up for the lively party afterwards. The couple chooses brightly coloured fabrics which are used to make wedding clothes for their relatives. These clothes are so exceptional that Nigerian weddings have recently caught the attention of the international fashion world.

In the villages of Vietnam, red is the colour that defines a couple's wedding day, and it is believed to bring luck. Fireworks are an important element as well.

They announce the arrival of the groom at the house of the bride and the arrival of the couple at the house where they will live from then on. This transfer is at the heart of the tradition.

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8. In which country do people believe that a colour can bring luck at the wedding day?

Weddings in Mexico are an amazing mix of tradition and the latest international trends. One old custom that you still see today is that the groom offers the bride 13 gold coins during the church ceremony. This means that he trusts her with everything that is valuable and important to him.

Traditional weddings in Turkey begin on a sad note, with the bride saying goodbye to her family and leaving her home. But that sad note soon turns joyful, as she is taken to her new home on a horse with the sound of drums and dancing in the street. When the couple arrives at the groom's home, his mother breaks a jug in front of the house as a symbol of leaving everything sad behind as they enter.

Weddings in Japan have kept their ancient feel, though many Western traditions have now been added, such as rings and a wedding cake.For the bride and the groom, this means they have to change outfits several times throughout the ceremony, between the latest Western formal clothing and beautiful old-style Japanese kimonos, which are very expensive to rent and complicated to put on and take off.

A traditional Ukrainian wedding ties together two families, but the ceremony has changed a great deal over the years. Among the few things which haven't changed is the traditional braided wedding bread , the korovai, which is decorated with flowers, birds and a whole lot more, and is divided among the guests.

Traditional Nigerian weddings are community affairs where everyone is invited, and often many hundreds of people show up for the lively party afterwards. The couple chooses brightly coloured fabrics which are used to make wedding clothes for their relatives. These clothes are so exceptional that Nigerian weddings have recently caught the attention of the international fashion world.

In the villages of Vietnam, red is the colour that defines a couple's wedding day, and it is believed to bring luck. Fireworks are an important element as well.

They announce the arrival of the groom at the house of the bride and the arrival of the couple at the house where they will live from then on. This transfer is at the heart of the tradition.

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9. In which country do people invite a lot of guests to weddings?

Weddings in Mexico are an amazing mix of tradition and the latest international trends. One old custom that you still see today is that the groom offers the bride 13 gold coins during the church ceremony. This means that he trusts her with everything that is valuable and important to him.

Traditional weddings in Turkey begin on a sad note, with the bride saying goodbye to her family and leaving her home. But that sad note soon turns joyful, as she is taken to her new home on a horse with the sound of drums and dancing in the street. When the couple arrives at the groom's home, his mother breaks a jug in front of the house as a symbol of leaving everything sad behind as they enter.

Weddings in Japan have kept their ancient feel, though many Western traditions have now been added, such as rings and a wedding cake.For the bride and the groom, this means they have to change outfits several times throughout the ceremony, between the latest Western formal clothing and beautiful old-style Japanese kimonos, which are very expensive to rent and complicated to put on and take off.

A traditional Ukrainian wedding ties together two families, but the ceremony has changed a great deal over the years. Among the few things which haven't changed is the traditional braided wedding bread , the korovai, which is decorated with flowers, birds and a whole lot more, and is divided among the guests.

Traditional Nigerian weddings are community affairs where everyone is invited, and often many hundreds of people show up for the lively party afterwards. The couple chooses brightly coloured fabrics which are used to make wedding clothes for their relatives. These clothes are so exceptional that Nigerian weddings have recently caught the attention of the international fashion world.

In the villages of Vietnam, red is the colour that defines a couple's wedding day, and it is believed to bring luck. Fireworks are an important element as well.

They announce the arrival of the groom at the house of the bride and the arrival of the couple at the house where they will live from then on. This transfer is at the heart of the tradition.

Choose the correct option:

10. In which country do newlyweds dress up their national costumes which cost a lot?