Dowry varies in thickness due to the gap between the rich and the poor. However, since ancient times, dowry is far richer than bride price. 2 1 century, the weight of bride price and dowry has undergone subversive changes in some areas. In more developed areas, dowry is much richer than bride price, usually dowry cars and houses.
In traditional dowry, besides precious gold and silver jewelry, there are many things that symbolize good omen. For example, spittoon, as a bucket for children and grandchildren, symbolizes that branches and leaves are open and children and grandchildren are full of houses. Take the red ruler as the future ruler, which means fertile land; Vases represent rich flowers; Copper plates and shoes mean to grow old together; As a bowl of food and clothing, dragon and phoenix bowls and chopsticks mean ample food and clothing.
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Reasons for dowry:
First, for a better life for my daughter, in case of emergency, to supplement the family. Because the daughter's marriage means that she has already married, and her parents can't stay with her. All expenses should be borne by both husband and wife, and giving more dowry is also to prevent her from getting money when she encounters difficulties. I hope her life will be more comfortable.
Second, try to help her daughter fight for her position in the man's family. In ancient times, dowry was highly valued, especially when married to a large family. Dowry will not only reflect the financial ability of the woman's family, but also help her show her status, so that she can have confidence in her husband's family without looking at her family's face. Therefore, it is often seen that ancient women attach great importance to the dowry they brought to the man's house, such as bracelets and jade articles.
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