Good morning and Happy Hump Day Phoenix! We're closer to the weekend. I see our roving reporter, Miss Cathy, has already given her daily update, so here's some wedding trivia to go with it. Enjoy!
Wedding Tradition Trivia:
African-American: Jumping the broom. Since African slaves were not permitted to marry in America, they would make a public declaration of their love and commitment by jumping over a broom to the beat of drums. The broom has since come to symbolize the newlywed act of setting up home.
African-American: Jumping the broom. Since African slaves were not permitted to marry in America, they would make a public declaration of their love and commitment by jumping over a broom to the beat of drums. The broom has since come to symbolize the newlywed act of setting up home.
French: The couple often drinks the reception toast from an engraved two-handled cup -- the coupe de marriage.
German: The bride carries salt and bread in her pocket to ensure bounty; the groom carries grain, for wealth and good fortune.
Indian: The groom's brother sprinkles flower petals over the couple at the end of the ceremony to ward off evil.
Mexican: A traditional piñata is fun reception entertainment -- especially for kids! A sweet addition: Guests often form a heart-shaped ring around the couple before their first newlywed dance.
Polish: For village weddings, friends weave a crown of rosemary leaves, symbolizing remembrance, for the bride.
Joke of the Day:
A newlywed couple on their honeymoon prepares to see each other naked for the first time.
The husband exposes his knotted and twisted feet. He explains, "I had tolio as a child."
The wife asks if he means polio. He says, "No, it only affects the toes."
He removes his pants and reveals deformed knees. He admits, "I had kneesles, too."
Finally, he pulls off his boxers. In shock, the woman gasps, "Oh no -- smallcox, too!"
A newlywed couple on their honeymoon prepares to see each other naked for the first time.
The husband exposes his knotted and twisted feet. He explains, "I had tolio as a child."
The wife asks if he means polio. He says, "No, it only affects the toes."
He removes his pants and reveals deformed knees. He admits, "I had kneesles, too."
Finally, he pulls off his boxers. In shock, the woman gasps, "Oh no -- smallcox, too!"
Quote of the Day:
Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, half shut afterwards. Benjamin Franklin
Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, half shut afterwards. Benjamin Franklin
Random Daily Factoid:
The average ice berg weighs 20,000,000 tons!
The average ice berg weighs 20,000,000 tons!
Great Place for a Getaway:
The Inn at Perry Cabin – St. Michaels, Maryland. Coasting along a Chesapeake Bay tributary in an antique sailboat at sunset, with a hamper of chilled champagne and fresh crab rolls -- this is just one of the classic pleasures in store for guests at this refined inn, the scene of old-money nuptials in the movie Wedding Crashers. Set in the coastal town of St. Michaels (about two hours from D.C. and Baltimore) and built after the War of 1812 by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's former purser, the colonial-style manor house has 78 rooms, including 40 water-facing Master Suites with king-size mahogany sleigh beds, gas fireplaces and unobstructed Miles River views.
The Inn at Perry Cabin – St. Michaels, Maryland. Coasting along a Chesapeake Bay tributary in an antique sailboat at sunset, with a hamper of chilled champagne and fresh crab rolls -- this is just one of the classic pleasures in store for guests at this refined inn, the scene of old-money nuptials in the movie Wedding Crashers. Set in the coastal town of St. Michaels (about two hours from D.C. and Baltimore) and built after the War of 1812 by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's former purser, the colonial-style manor house has 78 rooms, including 40 water-facing Master Suites with king-size mahogany sleigh beds, gas fireplaces and unobstructed Miles River views.
Have a fangtastic Hump Day! Brock
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