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What is the 'mahr'?

What actions do NOT appear in a traditional Jewish wedding?

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What actions do NOT appear in a traditional Jewish wedding?
Smashing a wine glass
Signing a marriage certificate/contract.
Throwing flowers
Standing under a canopy
2
What is the 'mahr'?
A dowry - money given to the bride.
A special dress.
A goat slaughtered at the ceremony.
The father of the bride.
3
A vow is...
A dance.
A poem recited.
Important promises exchanged by the couple
A document signed at the ceremony.
4
For richer, for poorer.....
To love and to cherish
For better, for worse
To have and to hold
In sickness and in health
5
How many steps do Hindus take around a fire and why?
9 - so they have blessings from 9 gods
0 - they just sit next to it to show obedience.
4 - so they have lots of children
7 - there are 7 important promises made.
6
The Sikh wedding is led in front of what?
A picture of the Golden Temple, Amritsar
The father of the bride
A picture of Guru Nank
The Guru Granth Sahib
7
Which religion has the nikkah ceremony?
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
Hinduism
8
In a Christian ceremony, who represents God at the ceremony?
The father of the bride
The minister or priest
The groom
The bell-ringers
9
In Christianity marriage is one the ceremonies that mark a change. These are:
symbols
sacrifices
stewards
sacraments
10
Does the bride have to attend a Muslim wedding?
YES - it must be her own voice that makes the promises.
NO - she can send a representative
11
Who might a Buddhist couple invite to lead prayers and blessing's at their wedding?
A monk or nun
A priest
A child
A celebrity