Reflection
From the four Religions I researched about, they all have their own unique and respected way of celebrating marriage. They all have things in common and they all have things from their own particular belief and culture. The symbols, rituals, words and actions all have individual meanings for each particular culture.
What I understand from all of these Religions is that even though they all have different ways of marrying, their goals are still the same - for the couple to promise to stay together for as long as possible.
Christian Marriage
I really admire the way Christians have their marriage due to the fact that it was just simple. Nothing too overwhelming. I also like the fact that it is necessary for God to be there, which is why there are always candles. The candle - sign of life and new beginnings, the sign of the Son, the Father and the Holy Spirit.
Jewish Marriage
What I really like from this religion is that the groom cannot see what the bride looks like under the veil until the day and the exact moment that the groom pulls the veil over her head and kisses her. It makes the marriage seem more exciting and surprising. What I really enjoy about the symbols is that the garments are customary for the bride and groom to wear white as a symbol of the sanctity of their marriage. I have always liked the colour white and always will - it is a sign of virginity and pureness.
Hindu Marriage
I enjoyed the fact that the Hindu's believe in stages of life - marriage being the second stage, called the 'Grihistha Ashrama' which involves setting up of a new family unit. The dresses also mesmerise me due to the fact that the bride gets to wear two dresses (Sarees). One of them is white, symbolizing the bride’s purity prior to her wedding and the other is red and symbolizes fertility. The bride gets the first dress from her uncles and the second one from the groom’s family. I've always liked fashion.
Islam Marriage
This religion absolutely blew my mind because I thought and still think that girls do indeed get forced into marriage, but what blew me off most was the fact that they are "protected" consequently from the business of 'falling in love'. Even though this may be for their own good, I don't see how the parents could be so cruel. What I truly hoped was that the "business of falling in love" would be allowed and not protected or prevented due to family pride.
In my opinion, the celebration of marriage is a way of showing that the couple will always be together, and take care of eachother and their vows show that God was their witness. I find this very sweet and cute due to the fact that they in no matter what religion will always love eachother for as long as possible, and that is an ending of an old life and the start of a new one.
What I understand from all of these Religions is that even though they all have different ways of marrying, their goals are still the same - for the couple to promise to stay together for as long as possible.
Christian Marriage
I really admire the way Christians have their marriage due to the fact that it was just simple. Nothing too overwhelming. I also like the fact that it is necessary for God to be there, which is why there are always candles. The candle - sign of life and new beginnings, the sign of the Son, the Father and the Holy Spirit.
Jewish Marriage
What I really like from this religion is that the groom cannot see what the bride looks like under the veil until the day and the exact moment that the groom pulls the veil over her head and kisses her. It makes the marriage seem more exciting and surprising. What I really enjoy about the symbols is that the garments are customary for the bride and groom to wear white as a symbol of the sanctity of their marriage. I have always liked the colour white and always will - it is a sign of virginity and pureness.
Hindu Marriage
I enjoyed the fact that the Hindu's believe in stages of life - marriage being the second stage, called the 'Grihistha Ashrama' which involves setting up of a new family unit. The dresses also mesmerise me due to the fact that the bride gets to wear two dresses (Sarees). One of them is white, symbolizing the bride’s purity prior to her wedding and the other is red and symbolizes fertility. The bride gets the first dress from her uncles and the second one from the groom’s family. I've always liked fashion.
Islam Marriage
This religion absolutely blew my mind because I thought and still think that girls do indeed get forced into marriage, but what blew me off most was the fact that they are "protected" consequently from the business of 'falling in love'. Even though this may be for their own good, I don't see how the parents could be so cruel. What I truly hoped was that the "business of falling in love" would be allowed and not protected or prevented due to family pride.
In my opinion, the celebration of marriage is a way of showing that the couple will always be together, and take care of eachother and their vows show that God was their witness. I find this very sweet and cute due to the fact that they in no matter what religion will always love eachother for as long as possible, and that is an ending of an old life and the start of a new one.