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Why is the wedding ring worn on the right hand: not only on the right and not only on the hand
26.04.2024 16:33
There is a tradition of exchanging rings after marriage. The newlyweds put them on each other's ring finger of the right hand.
But this is not always the case, and even in the vast expanses of the same former Soviet Union, one can find other examples.
Let's find out on which parts of the body wedding rings are worn in different countries of the world.
From a religious point of view
It is known that Orthodox Christians wear rings on the right hand, but only Armenians wear them on the left. The fact is that the Armenian Apostolic Church has its own characteristic features.
Catholics usually wear wedding rings on the left hand, since it was on the ring finger of the Virgin Mary's left hand that Joseph placed the ring.
The situation is interesting among Muslims. There, women wear rings, but men are not allowed to wear gold jewelry.
And if the ring is made of another precious metal, then he can wear it on any hand.
Jews wear the ring on the right hand, but only at the wedding ceremony, and wear it on the left.
After marriage, Chinese men wear wedding rings on their left hand, while Chinese women wear them on their right hand.
The question is "why?"
For Orthodox Christians, everything is simple. The word "right" is identified with correct, truthful, and therefore with strength, faith and hope.
The tradition of wearing a ring on the left hand among Catholics is explained by the fact that the blood vessel of the ring finger of the left hand runs to the heart.
Not everything is so clear-cut
But this is just the tip of the iceberg, because in India in the old days the groom would put a ring on his bride's toe. Nowadays, Western European culture has replaced national traditions.
Freedom-loving gypsies prefer to wear rings around their necks - on a chain.
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