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LET’S TIE THE KNOT

4/1/2013

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Have you ever wondered where the saying ‘tying the knot’ or ‘giving one’s hand in marriage’ come from? ” They both stem back to the ancient tradition of handfasting, originating from the Old Norse ‘hand-festa’ – ‘striking a bargain by joining hands.’ 

In a wedding ceremony Handfasting involves lightly binding the hands of a couple together using a cord, rope, ribbons or even a scarf to signify a couple coming together as one.

It’s now a popular addition to a ceremony – adding a new way to honour a couple’s love and commitment.

Handfasting was practised by both the ancient Greeks and Romans, with garlands made of flowers wrapped round a couple’s wrists signifying love and fidelity. Celtic handfasting, common in Ireland and Scotland was the way a couple was ‘officially’ married before the church introduced wedding ceremonies.

We have the movie,  Braveheart, which featured a handfasting, to thank for spearheading this colourful revival in tradition.


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    Rebecca Skinner is a journalist, editor and writer who is also  a civil celebrant, committed to helping people cherish special moments in their lives. From ceremonies with a difference together with books of living memories as a unique memento - to writing life stories - she is the specialist in celebrating life's many chapters.

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