Cultural Differences Between Lebanon And United States

The more we go to different countries, the more their tradition varies. As culture differs the wedding ceremonies differs too. The wedding is defined by a process through which the bride and the groom meet and know each other through cultural processes. . In Lebanon as a part of the Arab world, the Lebanese people proceed into the following: engagement, Katebktab, and wedding. On the other hand, in the United States the process of marriage proceeds into proposal and wedding. In my essay I will contrast the differences in the marriage process between Lebanon and United States
In middle east specifically Lebanon, the marriage is a part of a process which is divided into three steps. To begin with,step one which is called proposal: a groom contacts the father of the bride ,and takes his permission to propose to his daughter. Once the father gives the permission for the groom, the groom meets the family of the bride, and speaks briefly about himself. After that, the father will ask his daughter about her opinion whether she is interested in meeting the groom or no. the bride has the full right whether to refuse or to accept. However, if the bride accepts the …show more content…
Step one: the couples are in a relationship where they get to meet each other for years. When they figure out that they perfectly matched, and then he proposes to her directly. Once she approves, they can start planning for their wedding party not necessary an engagement party. Step 2, which is the wedding, can be done in the day of the wedding where the couple sign the marriage contract in front of the invitees, and they can celebrate with their families and friends at the same day, so there is no long process like Lebanon. Preparing for the ceremony: copy of your ceremony text list of your processional/recessional, which needs special approval, order your marriage license, ready to be signed anything else related to your