Synopses & Reviews
ave you ever wondered where the expressions Honeymoon and Tying the Knot come from, in association with marriage?Handfasting: A Practical Journey takes you on a historical journey, starting with pre-Christian times. It describes the customs and traditions associated with betrothal from times and places in the world when our forbears were in tune with the changing seasons and the natural rhythms of the world they lived in.The increasing popularity of handfasting is recognition that the current alternatives of church or civil ceremonies offer little in the way of deeper meaning in our increasingly pagan times.Mary Neasham offers practical advice on creating your own handfasting ceremony. A very modern way to commit to another person based on the lore and customs of our ancestors.
Synopsis
Practical advice on creating a personal betrothal ceremony based on ancient ways. Ever wondered where the words 'Honeymoon' and 'Tying the Knot' derive from? These words are associated with the pre-Christian marriage rite of Handfasting. Handfasting A Practical Guide takes you on an historical journey, describing customs and traditions associated with betrothal, from times and places when our forebears were in tune with the changing seasons and natural rhythms of their world. Going beyond church or civil ceremonies, Handfasting offers deeper meaning and union to couples joining in marriage. This is a very modern way to commit to another person based on the lore and customs of our ancestors.