Hello, I am Wang Yangxin, the whole Taoist scholar, today I want to tell you about a topic about the ancient marriage, that is: what is the process of the ancient marriage? You may think that this is a very boring question, isn't it just that the man's family finds a matchmaker to go to the woman's house to talk to the matchmaker, and then gives some gifts, and you can get married? But in fact, the process of marriage in ancient times is not so simple, it involves a series of etiquette and norms, each link has a profound cultural and historical significance, worthy of our understanding and **.
Next, I am going to officially start my article, first of all, I want to tell you that there are six main processes of marriage in ancient times, namely Nacai, asking for names, Najib, Nazheng, asking for appointments, and welcoming in person. These six links are also known as the three books and six rites, the three books refer to the letter of appointment, the letter of ceremony, and the letter of welcome, and the six rites refer to the collection, the name, the naji, the recruitment, the invitation, and the welcome. These books and rituals are a way for the man's family to express their willingness and respect for the marriage proposal to the woman's family, and they are also an important part of the negotiation of the details of the marriage between the two families. Below, I will give you a detailed introduction to the specific content and significance of these six links.
Nacai: Nacai, that is, the man's family sends a matchmaker to propose marriage to the woman's family and send some small gifts to express their willingness to make a marriage. This link, which is equivalent to a modern confession, is the beginning of the marriage of both parties.
Asking for a name: Asking for a name means that the man's family asks the woman's family for the woman's name and birth date through a matchmaker, so as to carry out divination and choose a date. This link, which is equivalent to a modern blind date, is the basis of the marriage of both parties.
Najib: Najib means that the man's family divination and selection of the date according to the woman's name and birth date to determine whether it is suitable for marriage and the auspicious date of marriage. This link, which is equivalent to a modern appointment, is the guarantee of the marriage of both parties.
Recruitment: Recruitment, that is, after the auspicious date of marriage is determined, the man's family sends a detailed gift list to the woman's family, listing the type and quantity of the bride price that the man wants to give to the woman. This link, which is equivalent to a modern engagement, is a commitment to the marriage of both parties.
Invitation: The invitation period is that the man's family asks the woman's family to set the date of marriage and the specific arrangements for marriage after giving the dowry. This link, which is equivalent to a modern invitation, is the preparation of the marriage of both parties.
Greeting: Greeting, that is, on the day of marriage, the man's family sends a team to welcome the bride to the woman's home according to the agreed time and route. This link, which is equivalent to a modern wedding, is the completion of the marriage of both parties.
In short, the process of determining marriage in ancient times is a very rigorous and solemn process, which reflects the importance and respect for marriage in traditional Chinese culture, and also reflects the wisdom and creativity of the Chinese people. Now, although our marriage style has changed a lot, we can still learn some useful experiences and truths from the ancient marriage process, such as respecting each other's family and wishes, considering the actual situation and future planning of both parties, and having sincerity and responsibility, etc. I hope that through this article, you can have a deeper understanding of the ancient process of marriage, and also stimulate your interest and enthusiasm for traditional Chinese culture. If you have the opportunity, you must go to see some film and television works of ancient dating to feel its charm and charm. I believe you will definitely have different gains and feelings.
Okay, that's all for today's sharing, thank you for watching and supporting, I'm Wang Yangxin, see you next time!