In modern Greek culture, dating has become a part of normal life. Where the people of Greece formerly practiced arranged marriages, the fast-paced working society involving numerous interactions throughout the day which replaced the need for family to pick and choose their kin 's partners. Everything after engagement up to arranging the marriage with the best man, "koumparos”, and maid of honor, "koumpara", is carried out solely between the bride- and groom-to-be (Rigou, n.d.). When it comes to choosing the venue, due to the fact that Greece is primarily Eastern Orthodox Christian, most marriage ceremonies are held in Orthodox churches, if not there, then in the Town Hall (Rigou, n.d.). The engagement ring is worn on the left hand until the
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The guests at this point, throw rice and rose petals at the couple, to wish them a long-lasting and stable life together" (Rigou, n.d.). Following this, the unwed women gather behind the bride and the bride throws her bouquet. The catcher of the bouquet is said to be the next in line for marriage (Rigou, n.d.).
In ancient Greece, people practiced arranged marriages, which came along with a dowry determined between the two families. Women usually married as teenagers whereas men were generally within their twenties or even thirties (“Ancient Greece,” 2000). Men typically move out of the barracks and into their wive 's home at age thirty. Weddings in ancient Greece were very different compared to those of today. In ancient Greece, instead of a priest leading a ceremony, a "set of rituals was followed" including baths, feasts, and ultimately, consummation (“Ancient Greece,” …show more content…
With assistance from her servants/slaves and nurse maids, the child’s mother was mainly responsible for their upbringing and care. Babies were wrapped up in tight clothing until nearly the age of two years old, since it was believed that this is how children’s bones would grow sturdily and straight (Bryne, 2016). Both brothers and sisters with their mother in the Gynaikon until they were about seven years old (“Ancient Greece,” 2000). While they were being raised, girls would receive their entire education and home training with their mothers. In Sparta, seven-year-old boys were taken to the barracks by the city and raise (Bryne, 2016). Again, the boys would be trained in the military and were not allowed to leave the barracks until the age of thirty- then they may return to their wives (“Ancient Greece,” 2000). Those from richer families would have an assortment of toys such as dolls, rattles, tops, swings and many other items. Those from poorer families would have pets such as dogs and pigs. Girls reached puberty at ages twelve or thirteen, the point at which they were considered adults and could marry (Bryne,
The guests at this point, throw rice and rose petals at the couple, to wish them a long-lasting and stable life together" (Rigou, n.d.). Following this, the unwed women gather behind the bride and the bride throws her bouquet. The catcher of the bouquet is said to be the next in line for marriage (Rigou, n.d.).
In ancient Greece, people practiced arranged marriages, which came along with a dowry determined between the two families. Women usually married as teenagers whereas men were generally within their twenties or even thirties (“Ancient Greece,” 2000). Men typically move out of the barracks and into their wive 's home at age thirty. Weddings in ancient Greece were very different compared to those of today. In ancient Greece, instead of a priest leading a ceremony, a "set of rituals was followed" including baths, feasts, and ultimately, consummation (“Ancient Greece,” …show more content…
With assistance from her servants/slaves and nurse maids, the child’s mother was mainly responsible for their upbringing and care. Babies were wrapped up in tight clothing until nearly the age of two years old, since it was believed that this is how children’s bones would grow sturdily and straight (Bryne, 2016). Both brothers and sisters with their mother in the Gynaikon until they were about seven years old (“Ancient Greece,” 2000). While they were being raised, girls would receive their entire education and home training with their mothers. In Sparta, seven-year-old boys were taken to the barracks by the city and raise (Bryne, 2016). Again, the boys would be trained in the military and were not allowed to leave the barracks until the age of thirty- then they may return to their wives (“Ancient Greece,” 2000). Those from richer families would have an assortment of toys such as dolls, rattles, tops, swings and many other items. Those from poorer families would have pets such as dogs and pigs. Girls reached puberty at ages twelve or thirteen, the point at which they were considered adults and could marry (Bryne,