A Christian's Guide
a dress that fits her. This could also be a designer’s greatest fear: thousands of pesos are paid for a dress that will not fit well and with that, so goes his/her reputation. Silly-o-Meter rating: **** Brides traditionally lose weight deliberately or from pure stress before the wedding date. Chances are the initial measurements taken at the start will be a tad too big on the wedding day. Thus, the concept of final fitting was born. Reality Check: A successful wedding cannot be rooted on
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whether or not the bride tried on her dress. Many couples have disregarded the myth and have somehow managed to stay happily married sans the curse. We call these people—sane.
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During Baptism, a child who cries loudly is bound to be richer, and a child should be carried by someone who has plenty of coins to bring good luck
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Siblings should not get married in the same calendar year as it brings bad luck to the latter’s marriage. The myth explained: This is immortalized in the movie Sukob. Perhaps, this is most acceptable superstition that many Christians observe or succumb to. Silly-o-Meter rating: ***1/2 Some have avoided the myth by having a joint wedding which is somehow easier on the budget. Still, no bride, as much as possible, wants to share the limelight on her wedding day. To circumvent the “spell”, some have scheduled weddings on December 27 and then on January 2. This is however cruel on everybody dealing with the holiday rush and the burden on the groom’s family budget (especially if they are siblings).
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Parents fall into the trap of getting godparents for their pockets rather than their values.
The myth explained: Every parent dreams of a better life for their child. This is why some parents fall into the trap of getting godparents for their pockets rather than their values. Come to think of it, those in the Top 20 of Forbes Magazine billionaires must have had ear-splitting cries during their baptism. Silly-o-Meter rating: **1/2 During baptism, a baby is expected to cry especially when the ceremony disrupts his/her nap or feeding time. Some have speculated that the deafening cries are the child’s protest against the parent’s decision to clad in them in what was formerly part of a tablecloth. Reality Check: A baby’s chance of success actually depends on the basics: a good education and good values (i. e. love of God and country), no matter who carried him/her or how loud he/she cried.