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Quiz about Wedding Traditions and Lore
Quiz about Wedding Traditions and Lore

Wedding Traditions and Lore Trivia Quiz


As spring and summer approach, young lover's thoughts turn to weddings! How much do you know about wedding traditions and superstitions?

A multiple-choice quiz by ballykissangel. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
72,064
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Difficult
Avg Score
3 / 10
Plays
4170
Last 3 plays: Guest 49 (7/10), Peachie13 (10/10), Cotton_Candy61 (3/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Queen Victoria is thought to have forbidden her children to marry in this month because it was unlucky. What is the month? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following was NOT considered unlucky? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. According to a traditional rhyme concerning bridal gown colour, what will happen if you 'marry in grey'? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. A green gown was considered unlucky unless you were what? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What do orange blossoms traditionally signify? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Traditionally, what would a bride NOT want to see on her way to the wedding? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Cloudy skies and wind were thought to cause a stormy marriage. What does snow signify? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In Medieval Britain, a man proposed to a lady by placing a hawthorne branch at the lady's door. If she left it there, she accepted. If she did not accept his proposal she replaced it with what? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In Bermuda, some Islanders place this on the top of their wedding cake. What is it? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In this country, a groom might offer his future father-in-law a whale's tooth, which symbolizes status and wealth. What country is it? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Queen Victoria is thought to have forbidden her children to marry in this month because it was unlucky. What is the month?

Answer: May

This superstition originated in pagan times but was widely accepted in the Victorian era.
2. Which of the following was NOT considered unlucky?

Answer: To marry in December

It was said--'When December snow falls fast, marry and true love will last'.
3. According to a traditional rhyme concerning bridal gown colour, what will happen if you 'marry in grey'?

Answer: You'll go far away

Marry in black--you'll wish yourself back!
4. A green gown was considered unlucky unless you were what?

Answer: Irish

A green gown implied promiscuity--green being caused by a 'roll in the grass'.
5. What do orange blossoms traditionally signify?

Answer: purity and chastity

6. Traditionally, what would a bride NOT want to see on her way to the wedding?

Answer: a pig

A pig, as well as a lizard, an open grave, or hearing a rooster crow, were all considered a bad omen.
7. Cloudy skies and wind were thought to cause a stormy marriage. What does snow signify?

Answer: fertility and wealth

8. In Medieval Britain, a man proposed to a lady by placing a hawthorne branch at the lady's door. If she left it there, she accepted. If she did not accept his proposal she replaced it with what?

Answer: a cauliflower

9. In Bermuda, some Islanders place this on the top of their wedding cake. What is it?

Answer: a tiny sapling

They will plant the sapling at their new home and watch it grow along with their marriage.
10. In this country, a groom might offer his future father-in-law a whale's tooth, which symbolizes status and wealth. What country is it?

Answer: Fiji

Source: Author ballykissangel

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