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The symbols and rituals that are used in the wedding mass is the development of the Sacrament of Marriage. There are many symbols and rituals involved with marriage, including: the unity candle, the bouquet, tossing of rice, and the bride's veil. The most common symbol there is in marriage is the wedding ring.
The wedding ring dates back to the Egyptian time. Back then the wife would have a money ring instead of actual money because coins were not invented yet. It was a sign that she already had a husband that was taking care of her. During these times, there were so many theories about the wedding ring. A huge theory came from Greece. The wedding ring had to be perfect. This means that the ring that the groom gets the bride has to exactly fit her finger. Here is where a myth comes in. If the ring did not fit the woman's finger, it meant that their marriage was not going to last (Shank, 2000). Sounds depressing, but that's what people believed at the time!
People wonder why......

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