The Forgotten Cultural Roots Behind Common American Wedding Traditions
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There are many traditions that Americans follow at their weddings without knowing their origins. Whether it's a white dress, wedding ring, flower crown, or a tiered cake, there are many familiar traditions that can be traced back centuries and across cultures, religions and times. In time, these practices merged and were accepted into the normal conventions of contemporary American marriage. Some customs had originally to do with superstition, status, or symbolism, while others were based on more functional issues from the past. Learning more about these lost roots exposes the continued influence of history and cultural exchange in some of the most common modern-day festivals.