96 "Religion And Rituals" Category Articles

Learn how to have a trusted elder, friend, or spiritual leader officiate your wedding ceremony, inspired by traditional African diaspora faiths like Vodou, Santeria, and more.

Meaningful readings and prayers for a Baha'i wedding ceremony. (From selected texts: Abdu’l-Bahá and Bahá’u’lláh.)

Una breve introducción a las costumbres matrimoniales entre primos: ¿Es posible casarse con un primo hermano o segundo? ¿Qué tan común es esta práctica en Estados Unidos y en el resto del mundo? Conozca la historia del matrimonio entre primos o matrimonio consanguíneo.

¡Aprenda cómo vestir para un bautismo (como invitado, para realizar un bautismo o al ser bautizado) y cómo no vestir!

American Marriage Ministries provides trusted, free, non denominational ordination online to people of all faiths, making it a good choice for spiritual ministers who want to officiate weddings for "spiritual but not religious" couples.

Discover the Polish-inspired Vodka & Water Shot wedding toast: a fun game of chance that decides who's the boss of the marriage - or at least the wedding night! Tips on how to add this drinking game & reception icebreaker to your multicultural wedding.

A playful wedding ritual where couples break bread to see who gets the biggest piece, and earn the title of "breadwinner." Fun, easy, and perfect for your wedding reception. Great for multicultural weddings too, with roots in Bulgaria, Greece, and several faith traditions!

Add laughter & lighthearted rivalry to your Indian wedding with the Joota Chupai tradition, aka stealing the groom's shoes! This fun wedding prank is a perfect fit for a traditional or multicultural wedding celebration to get the whole family involved.

Wedding cake smash traditions: where did they come from, what do they mean today, and could this messy moment actually signal trouble for newlyweds?

Christian wedding readings & Bible verses in Hawaiian Creole / Hawaiian Pidgin, from Da Jesus Book (Hawaiian Pidgin Bible, HPB)

Can popes be married? Take a closer look at the history of married popes, how clerical celibacy traditions in the Catholic Church have changed, and more!

How do you get rid of a ghost on the wedding day? From spitting to ward off evil spirits to wedding veils and ringing bells, here are 5 rituals to keep otherworldly guests away on your big day.

Fun marriage advice & wedding tips from the ancient Gods & Goddesses of Marriage, from Isis to Hera, Hathor, and more!

Modern & traditional Native American wedding ceremony readings & wedding vow examples. Read prayers & blessings from Navajo, Cherokee, Shoshone & others

Pink wedding dresses & suits are trending! Learn about pink wedding dress meaning & symbolism, how to pull off pink, & why this modern style might be best for you ✓ Click to read more!