During your wedding for the bride to step into the church on her left foot. * ItIt isis unlucky for the groom to drop the ring during the ceremony. * It is unlucky lucky to congratulate the groom, but unlucky to congratu* late the bride. is unlucky in the Jewish and Chinese traditions to receive a * Itknife. The bride must hand the giver a coin so it becomes a purchase, rather than a gift. lucky to smash the glasses after your toast to your new life, * Itsoisthose glasses can never be used for a better purpose. After your wedding for the groom to carry the bride over the threshold * Itsoissheluckydoesn’t stumble when she enters her new home or accidentally make her first step on the wrong foot. lucky couple will have one baby for ever y ribbon broken * Aopening bridal shower gifts. it is considered lucky for the groom’s parents to buy * IntheChina bed for the newlyweds. Then a male relative rolls over the mattress to ensure the conception of a boy. it was thought to be lucky for a nursing mother to * InmakeScotland up the marriage bed, ensuring a fruitful marriage. a laying hen was tied to the post of the honeymoon * InbedIreland for luck with fer tility.
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