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...right in the middle of ordinary life, love hands us a fairy tale. Test your knowledge of wedding superstitions and traditions here!

A multiple-choice quiz by irishchic5. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
irishchic5

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
353,716

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1389

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Question 1 of 10

1. According to the Greeks, tucking this into your glove will guarantee a sweet marriage. Hint

A piece of cheese

A cube of sugar

A bit of honey

A bunch of grapes

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Question 2 of 10

2. According to the traditional poem, which day is considered the "best" day on which to marry? Hint

Saturday

Tuesday

Sunday

Wednesday

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Question 3 of 10

3. Moroccan women bathe in what substance to purify themselves before their wedding ceremony? Hint

Milk

Water

Honey

Chocolate

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Question 4 of 10

4. The English believe which creepy creature is good luck when found in a wedding gown? Hint

Spider

Ant

Ladybug

Beetle

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which jewel is considered bad luck in an engagement because of its shape? Hint

Sapphire

Pearl

Emerald

Ruby

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Question 6 of 10

6. The original role of which bridal attendant was to keep harmful spirits from focusing on the bride? Hint

Groomsman

Bridesmaid

Flower Girl

Ring Bearer

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Question 7 of 10

7. The tradition of "something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue" dates back to Victorian England.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. It is dangerous to throw rice at the new bride and groom because birds will explode if they eat it.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which wedding attendant's original role was to protect the bride and groom from possible attack? Hint

Maid of Honor

Usher

Ring Bearer

Best Man

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Question 10 of 10

10. Why does the bride traditionally stand to the left of the groom? Hint

In case the groom tried to run, the bride could hold him back with her right hand

Standing to the left indicated the bride was submissive to the groom

In case the groom had to draw his sword

Most grooms are right handed

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. According to the Greeks, tucking this into your glove will guarantee a sweet marriage.

Answer: A cube of sugar

A cube of sugar would also calm any angry horses the couple met during the day. Another Greek wedding tradition calls for guests to pin money on the couple. This ensures that they will never know hunger.

2. According to the traditional poem, which day is considered the "best" day on which to marry?

Answer: Wednesday

Although Saturday is an extremely popular day on which to wed in the US, according to the poem it is the worst day:

"Monday for health,
Tuesday for wealth,
Wednesday best of all,
Thursday for losses,
Friday for crosses,
Saturday for no luck at all."

3. Moroccan women bathe in what substance to purify themselves before their wedding ceremony?

Answer: Milk

In a traditional pre-wedding ceremony, women and female friends of bride have a party where the bride performs a milk bath intended to "purify" her. The female attendants at this event, who are usually older married woman, female friends and relatives, help to beautify the bride.

4. The English believe which creepy creature is good luck when found in a wedding gown?

Answer: Spider

Spiders were considered omens of good luck in Victorian times. If a spider spun a web in your kitchen, it was said to be a sign that you would never starve. Killing a spider was said to cause bad luck. In order to rid your home of a spider, you should carry it outside of the home and across the street.

5. Which jewel is considered bad luck in an engagement because of its shape?

Answer: Pearl

Because it is shaped like a teardrop, a pearl is considered to be bad luck in a wedding ring. A sapphire, on the other hand, signifies marital happiness.

6. The original role of which bridal attendant was to keep harmful spirits from focusing on the bride?

Answer: Bridesmaid

Until Victorian times, bridesmaids dressed exactly like the bride. The belief was that harmful spirits couldn't hurt the bride if they couldn't tell which one she was.

7. The tradition of "something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue" dates back to Victorian England.

Answer: True

This custom dates back to Victorian England and was thought to bring the newlyweds great luck. The something old was meant to tie the bride to her family and her past, while the something new represented her new life as a wife. The item borrowed was supposed to be taken from someone who was already a successfully married wife, so as to pass on a bit of her good fortune to the new bride. The something blue represented purity and fidelity.

8. It is dangerous to throw rice at the new bride and groom because birds will explode if they eat it.

Answer: False

This is a common, but untrue, belief. The only real "danger" to throwing rice is the risk of slipping and falling over the grains.

9. Which wedding attendant's original role was to protect the bride and groom from possible attack?

Answer: Best Man

Originally, the best man stood guard over the groom until the reading of the vows. He also then stood guard outside of the bedroom of the bride and groom on their wedding night in order to protect them from jealous adversaries.

10. Why does the bride traditionally stand to the left of the groom?

Answer: In case the groom had to draw his sword

In case the groom needed to defend his new wife, his sword arm would always be free. In addition to the groom, the best man was traditionally chosen for his prowess with a sword and charged with protecting the couple.

Source: Author irishchic5

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