1、WEDDING CUSTOMS AROUND THE WORLD,13級英教3班 李艷波,Wedding Season(結婚季),A world Tour of Wedding Traditions and Top Honeymoon Destinations.,in China,Most of us in China are familiar with a long list of wedding traditions, from selecting an auspicious wedding date to the procession from the grooms house to o

2、btain bride. To us, it seems a wedding is hardly a wedding unless these traditions are observed. auspicious :spis adj. 吉兆的，吉利的；幸運的,However, that other nations and cultures have their own unique wedding customs, just as revered and cherished as our own.,Now, have a look at those truly interesting wed

3、ding traditions around the world.,Italian Wedding,Italy and love just go together. Italy evokes images of romanceRomeo and Juliet, Venice, and wine are just a few. The very word “romance” is derived from “Rome”. Its only natural that one of the most romantic cultures in the world also has many weddi

4、ng traditions and customs.,evoke vok喚起(回憶、感情等);誘發(fā);喚起引起,引發(fā);,Walking to church together; Tying a ribbon in front of the church; (The ribbon represents the bride and groom “tying the knot”永結同心.) Breaking a glass； Releasing doves；(放鴿子)(The doves represent the love that the newlyweds have for one another

5、.),Irish Wedding,Irish wedding are very religious and traditional.,Braiding brides hair; Lavender flower(薰衣草)usually have some place in an Irish wedding; Hearing the sound of bells.,普羅旺斯的薰衣草花田,German Wedding,German wedding traditions are some of the most interesting and fun to engage in. A tradition

6、al wedding day in Germany could actually last three days.,First day, the bride and groom have a civil ceremony. Next day ,“Polterabend”(鬧婚之夜) Guests break the old dishes, the couple must sweep up the pieces together. Third day is reserved for the religious marriage ceremony.,Honey Moon,Where do you want to go?,French PolynesiaTahiti (法屬波利尼西亞塔希提),GreeceSa