THE CH’I-LIN PURSE Linda Fang

BELL RINGER What are some wedding customs you are familiar with? Gifts? Attire? The ceremony? Etc.

INTERNATIONAL WEDDING CUSTOMS Czechoslovakia: Peas are thrown at the newlyweds instead of rice Bermuda: Islanders top their wedding cakes with a tiny sapling. This is then planted in their garden at home to watch grow throughout their marriage

CONT.’ France: Guests bring the flowers and drink from the “coupe de marriage” Fiji: Groom presents bride’s father with a tabua (whales tooth)

CONT.’ England: Spider in dress = good luck! Morocco: Women take a milk bath before wedding to purify themselves

WATCH OUT FOR:  The moral  Hsiang-ling’s character change through story  Compare/contrast the Chinese customs with American Customs