Chinese Marriage Customs

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How many procedures are needed from the negotiation to the completion of marriage?

Did the ancient young people have the rights to decide their own marriage or not?

Yes.

No.

Why did the ancient young people have no rights to decide their own marriage?【多选题】

Because of the feudal system in ancient China, ancient marriages could not be ordered without parents and matchmakers.

Because ancient people were very conservative and most girls were kept in boudoirs before getting married.

Because at that time boys and girls were too young to choose a spouse by themselves.

What is the kneeling etiquettes?【多选题】

It is the most grand step among the whole ceremony and it is acted in the evening with the groom and the bride, his parents as well as all the guests.

The first kowtow is for heaven and earth, which shows ancient people's reverence and appreciation towards the gods and nature for creating a favorable living environment for them.

The second kowtow orients parents to express gratitude and blessing to parents for their fostering and sincere hope that parents can keep in good health.

Thirdly, the new couple will kowtow towards each other, which carries the couple's expectation of living together until old age.

The last procedure is Going to the bridal chamber: the bride will be sent into the bridal chamber and the groom will drink with guests until night.

When the couple have to return to the girl's home?

The next day after wedding ceremony.

At the third day after wedding ceremony.

At the fourth day after wedding ceremony.

Any day after wedding ceremony.

What changes have been made nowadays?【多选题】

Adults own the freedom to choose their spouse.

The couple can meet each other every day if possible.

Parents can not master their "life event" any more.

Many couples skip the cumbersome rites in the wedding ceremony. Some of them choose to hold the ceremony in the church with some close relatives and friends and some even finish it through travel.