Why at the wedding they cry bitterly

Many people do not even think about why the wedding is screaming bitterly, while there are several interesting interpretations of the origin of this custom. Until now, historians have not come to a common opinion which of the existing ideas is true. Maybe this means that they all have a place to be and played a small role in securing an unusual tradition of screaming bitterly at a wedding.

The first version of the origin of the custom of screaming is "bitterly", pushing the newlyweds to the kiss, is based on the ancient Russian games. If the wedding celebration took place in the winter season, then a great feast was supposed, the fast was just over, and it was allowed to glutton. Therefore, parents got out of the cellars stored goodies and covered chic tables. Meanwhile, the young people frolicked.

It was taken not far from the bride's house to build a large snow slide, and then pour it with water until the ice surface formed. When the betrothed came to take his bride, one of the obstacles on his way was this very hill. A smart bride with her friends climbed to the very top of the mountain and beckoned the groom. In turn, the future spouse with friends had to conquer this mountain, and it was extremely difficult to do this on the icy surface. When the young man reached, he rightfully received a reward in the form of a succulent kiss of his beloved. Friends of the groom also did not remain unattended, as they could demand a kiss from the girlfriend whom she liked . Then they all rolled down the snow slide together with shouting cries of "Hill!".

The next version explains why the wedding is screaming bitterly. Again, in the times of Ancient Rus, the woman was considered a full-fledged mistress of the table, her duty was to regale the guests and accept them cordially. To celebrate the wedding, the young housewife demonstrated to each guest her gratitude and showed respect that bypassing them all personally with a tray, offering vodka. The guest, in turn, had to drink a full capacity. After that the guest loudly shouted: "It's bitter!", Proving that he really drank vodka, and not water. In this case, each guest could put money on a tray, drink vodka and as a snack sweet kiss the bride. The one who did not pay was without a reward and only got a glass of vodka. Many of this permissiveness was regarded inaccurately, that's why they touched the young girl for all the soft places, and they could kiss in the ear, in the decollete, and on the lips. Everything depended on the impudence of the tipsy guest.

Of course, such a tradition could not last long, because not every groom could withstand such a strong test because of jealousy. One day the young husband could not stand it and gave the visitor a good punch. Gradually this tradition has changed, and to the cries: "Bitter!" The groom gave kisses to his father-in-law. And only after that there was a tradition to oblige the newlyweds for a long time and passionately kissing under joyous shouts bitterly.

Well, the third version of the origin of the tradition explains why the wedding is screamed bitterly, as follows. People of pagan faith believed that evil spirits were always walking nearby, whose purpose was to spoil the worldly happiness of all people. Therefore, they tried, so to speak, to cheer up this joyous event. To this end, all guests from time to time shouted: "Bitter!", Telling the spirits that at this feast tasteless food, bitter drinks and hard life. According to the beliefs of paganism, all the impure forces surrounding the house at that moment calmed down and went back home. The time passed and the groom's guests grieved over his departure to the new family with screams bitterly, and the bride at the same time kissed him, proving that in the future family life he would only be sweet.

In which of the proposed explanations, why the wedding is screaming bitterly, it is up to you to believe. But the kisses at the wedding have become a tradition of many countries, which are observed to this day.