Answer to Question #313936 in English for Clie

Question

What is the significance of the offering being made in the marriage ceremony? Give us the terminology for the offering and then translate them to English

Answer 1

Marriage rituals in the modern-day society has a religious or spiritual connotation worship hence offerings are given to complete the worship. During marriage ceremony offerings fullfill different purposes including gratitude, worship, bring good fortune to the couple. In most cases, the gathering congregation gives their offering to thank their God for the ceremony and for the union of the couple.

Offerings are given as an act of prayer requesting God to keep the couple in peace and happiness.They are also a form of unity, that is, the offering unite the couple to become one family and live as one. It also shows banking on their God to keep them safe and bless their marriage with everything they ask from him and whatever they need to complete their family for example children.