~Bride's Tree~

Subject: ~Bride's Tree~ Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:46 pm

According to an old German tradition, a newlywed couple's tree should include these 12 ornaments to ensure happiness for their life together.

An Angel symbolizes God.

A Bird symbolizes good luck.

A House signifies family shelter.

A Teapot symbolizes hospitality.

A Pine Cone symbolizes eternity.

Fruit symbolizes plentiful blessings.

A Rose is the symbol of the Virgin Mary.

An Animal symbolizes peace with nature.

A Santa Claus is the symbol of giving and caring.

A Fish symbolizes Christ as well as fertility.

A Flower Basket represents beauty in the home.

A Heart represents true love

Subject: Re: ~Bride's Tree~ Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:47 pm

This is according to an old German tradition

A Couples first Christmas tree should include these 12 symbols to ensure Happiness

A Rose for Affection
A Fish for Christ's Blessing
An Angel for Gods Guidance
A Fruit Basket for Generosity
A Flower Basket for Good Wishes
A Santa for Goodwill
A Heart for True Love
A Bird for Joy
A House for Protection
A Rabbit for Hope
A Pinecone for Fruitfulness
A Teapot for Hospitality

Subject: Re: ~Bride's Tree~ Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:47 pm

This is kind of a cute story about Weddings, So I thought I'd add it here,

since I didn't know exactly where to put it. its called the Wedding Cup

Once upon a time, a penniless European artisan fell hopelessly in love with a beautiful woman of noble birth, and she with him.
In view of the craftsman's low station in life, however, the lady's father refused to allow their union.
Worse, the nobleman devised a diabolical scheme whereby he planned to dispense with the unwanted suitor altogether.

The wedding could take place, the nobleman decreed, only if the artisan could devise a vessel which would allow two people to drink from it at once, without spilling a drop of its contents. As this had never been done, the father felt safe in telling the suitor that if he failed, he must leave the kingdom forever.

But the young lover did not fail. His brilliant solution took Europe by storm, and the loving couple went on to share a full and joyous life. Ever since, the Wedding cup has held an honored place in the households of nobles and commoners alike.

If you've never seen one, it is a woman, her skirt in the shape of a bell, Her arms are held high above her head holding a bowl, the bowl swings.
So you can place liquid in the bowl and then turn the woman's skirt upside down and fill her skirt with liquid also. And two people can drink from the same cup at the same time.