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    For what ceremonial reason would a mother put a gold coin in her daughter’s right shoe and her father a silver coin in the left shoe?

    Question #96802. Asked by BRY2K. (Jun 20 08 3:38 AM)


    stedman

    		It's an old Swedish wedding tradition, apparently. It is meant to symbolize that the bride would never be short of luxuries - according to this website:

    http://66.102.9.104/search?q=cache:KSNcFkEkISEJ:www.allaboutyou.net.au/wedding-blog/%3Fp%3D19+%22mother+put+a+gold+coin%22+%22right+shoe%22&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=uk




    Jun 20 08, 4:12 AM
    author

    		Maybe it's related to the English tradition: "A lucky sixpence in your shoe".

    http://www.a-weddingday.com/luckysixpence.html

    Jun 20 08, 8:12 PM
    author

    		There is a similar seremony in the Phillipines.

    Quote:
    Arrhae or Coin Ceremony: The Priest/Minister then drops 13 pieces of coins (silver or gold) called arras into the Groom's waiting hands, who in turn drops it into the Bride's hands. The Bride then puts her hand above the Groom's then drops the arras into his hands again. The Groom allows the coins to then be dropped into a plate held by an acolyte.

    The metal tinkling of the coins being passed from one pair of hands to the other, is a distinctive reminder of the groom's promise to take care of his wife materially. The bride in return, by giving back the coins to his hands, convey that what they both earn become part of each other's. The trickling sound also signifies abundance and success in the couple's joint efforts. The husband gives his material earnings to his wife who manages, saves and invests the money wisely, as basic Filipino tradition dictates.


    http://members.aol.com/ZVELASCO/wedding.html

    Jun 20 08, 8:18 PM
    author

    		The Filipino tradition, by the way, originates from Spain.

    http://www.amalfi-wedding-planner.com/eng/Tradizioni.htm

    Jun 20 08, 8:33 PM

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