On the wedding night of the ancient woman, the mood was so full! Three items are indispensable, and they can determine the status of the bride in her husband's family. Are you curious about what the items are? Want to know what their magic is and how it affects these women?
Seriously, the first time I heard this, I was surprised. Did you know that in ancient times, it was a super big deal for a woman to get married? Especially on the wedding night, there are some seemingly inconspicuous little things that are extremely important to the bride.
Let's just talk about the white handkerchief, it's so small, but it's very useful. In ancient times, this white handkerchief was an "artifact" to test a woman's innocence. On the wedding night, it was respectfully laid on the marriage bed, just to wait for the testimony of that touch of virgin blood. Hey, every time I think of this, I feel that this is a kind of oppression of women in feudal society.
Think about it, if the next day the husband's family came to check and found that there was no blood on the white handkerchief, then the bride's life would be sad. It may be returned, and it is even possible to be immersed in the pig cage, what a cruel reality! I couldn't help but shudder at the thought of this.
And the bells, you might not even think of that. In ancient times, on the wedding night, a woman would bring a bell to her husband's house. It's not a joke, but it has a special meaning. When the bell is tied to the woman's leg, as soon as she moves, it makes a crisp ringing sound. In the dark room, the bell is like a signal to tell the bride and groom where they are in each other. In this way, not only will the awkward atmosphere be relieved, but it will also allow them to enter the husband and wife role more quickly. Oops, this bell works really wonderful!
And don't forget the shoes. The bride will bring a pair of shoes to her husband's house, and these shoes also have a special meaning. It represents that the bride is about to start a new stage of her life, and at the same time, she hopes that she will be able to gain a firm foothold in her husband's family and live a stable life. These shoes are like the bride's first step into a new life, full of hope and expectation.
Oh, speaking of which, I suddenly felt that it was really not easy for women in ancient times. On their wedding night, they not only have to face physical tests, but also endure psychological pressure. And those seemingly insignificant little things can have such a profound impact on their future. It's distressing to think about.
To be honest, I think these ancient customs are really interesting, but at the same time they are food for thought. They reflect the social perceptions and the status of women in that era. Fortunately, the status of women in modern society has improved, and these stereotypes and bad habits have gradually been eliminated. What a relief!
But let's be honest, even in modern society, there are still some areas where there is prejudice and discrimination against women. For example, gender disparities in the workplace, gender imbalance in leadership positions, and so on. These questions make me feel very helpless. Therefore, we must always remind ourselves that respecting women and treating everyone equally is a principle that we should adhere to.
Seeing these ancient customs, I can't help but think about some problems in modern society. While we've improved a lot, there's still a lot to improve. For example, how can we better promote gender equality? This is really a question worth pondering.
At the same time, I wondered if there were more interesting stories behind these ancient customs waiting to be discovered. If I have the chance, I'd really like to learn more about the origins and development of these customs. You might even find out more interesting about history and culture!
Heck, speaking of which, these ancient wedding night customs are quite interesting. They not only reflect the social landscape and the status of women at the time, but also contain rich cultural connotations. Although modern society has undergone drastic changes, we can still draw some inspiration and thoughts from these customs.