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