Talk:Handfasting

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Isn't skyclad a preference? Sybil Leek never performed ceremonies skyclad. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Two16 (talk • contribs) 10 January 2003.

Yes, it is preference. --Morningstar2651 17:27, Apr 12, 2005 (UTC)

Contents 1 Jumping the broom 2 tying the knot? 3 Different Conclusions 4 Riddled With Inaccuracies

[edit] Jumping the broom

I am a Modern Orthodox Jew. My wife (civil marriage) is African American. Soon, she will have completed her conversion, and we will have an Orthodox Jewish wedding. In order to incorporate the a-religious African American tradition of Jumping the Broom, I need to determine if it is a religious act as currently practiced by any other culture. If it is, then we will not be able to incorporate this. The Rabbi is researching. I am, sort of, counter-researching. This article is not very detailed, other than saying that it is sometimes done, and is symbolic. Yeah, got that. Is it religious, is then the question. In West African culture, it is simply a custom, as benign as carrying the bride over the threshhold - which can have plenty of symbolism (entering a new life together, support, and so forth). I would say that the difference lies in the purpose, possible origins, and the ritual aspect. Eventually, after we argue a little, the Rabbi will issue a psak (ruling that I must abide by). So, I need my face time to be good and filled with evidence.

Insights? Further explanations?

Thanks. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Jndrline (talk • contribs) 5 May 2006.

[edit] tying the knot?

Is it not a hindu ritual as well. RhettFester 18:12, 1 February 2006 (UTC)

It's also a Catholic thing, though it's not so much a binding, as wrapping a Bride and Groom's hands together for a short period while kneeling. It is POV to say that its definitive orgin is in handfasting. In general, it is POV to assert a definitive origin for most anything. Phrases like "possible origins","may have come from", "generally accepted", "modern scholars believe", and "commonly thought" are your friends. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Jndrline (talk • contribs) 5 May 2006.

Beware of weasel words. -Phoenixrod 05:35, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Different Conclusions

This article draws a different conclusion to the page Historical Handfasting that it references at the bottom of the page. For the sake of consistency, shouldn't either, the content be altered, or the webpage deleted as a reference?

Just wondering.--Jcvamp 23:42, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Riddled With Inaccuracies

Sorry, but much of the information based on the early history of Handfasting is based on medern neopagan concepts, and has little to do with any historical reality. I'll clean it up as soon as I get a chance.

Aguyanon.

I agree.--Jcvamp 06:56, 20 October 2006 (UTC)

Yes, this needs serious help. I'll deal with a couple glaring things right now, but don't have time for a full-scale edit tonight. --Kathryn NicDhàna ♫♦♫ 04:49, 26 November 2006 (UTC)