Chinese Traditional Combing Etiquette

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The bride took a bath, dressed up and then cried, even if it was from "unmarried" to "married". What was your task? To help her daughter take a bath (symbolic) and comb her a "blissful woman" hairstyle, the whole process would be a party if invited friends and relatives to participate.

Bathing

Bathing generally does not mean celebrating anything, but China's bathing before marriage is not just what you normally think of 20 minutes in a bathtub.

The smell of pomelo (grapefruit) dissolved in the water, or the fragrance of flowers and plants such as bamboo, pine or Artemisia plants, and the bride's body wash away the "evil spirit" after taking a bath, and it also means luck, longevity and prosperity. Besides these spiritual functions, the smell of flowers and plants can also help smooth and tender skin, which many women want.

Comb hair

The next step is to comb your hair.

Some Chinese brides wear traditional red trousers and eat some delicious dumplings. There are 3 dumplings, one indicates love, one is heralding many blessings, and another is happiness.

Those who comb their hair for the bride are happy women who are blessed with a happy life.

Auntie, friends or other members of the family can play the role. When she combs some blessings, this etiquette is said to bring harmony, wealth and many sons and blessings to the bride and groom.

Cry to marry

Before, the bride's marriage means leaving her family and hometown forever, so the bride will cry for three days before marriage, and sing some songs with her friends and family members, which will release the fear of the bride and prepare her for leaving home.

Now, of course, the wedding is no longer so, but every bride seems to need some emotional support. People encourage her to say what she wants to say, when the bride often cries for a while to soothe her worries.