《中国婚嫁(英文版)》由完颜绍元著,全书通过历史掌故、民间故事、图画等形式来介绍中国传统婚嫁风俗。本书共分五个部分,内容包括:“”“From the Sibling Marriage to the Arranged Marriage”、“A Match Made in Heaven”、“Engagement”等。
Focusing on the traditional marriage customs in China, this book, beginning with the historical discussion of the development of the marriage system, introduces the representative arranged marriage in China, and draws a thorough and complete outline of the Chinese traditional marriage customs mainly of the Han nationality. It also vividly elaborates the manifestations and variations of the marriage customs with lots of historical anecdotes, fairy tales, folktales, and photos, images as well.
Introduction: From the Sibling Marriage to the Arranged Marriage
The Sibling (or Kindred) Marriage
Romance in the Wild
Couple for a Day, Love Forever
The Historical Trend in the Pairing Marriage
A Match Made in Heaven
Parents' Ultimate Sanction in Their Children's Marriages
Children's Secret Love
Matchmaker's Words to Guarantee Marriage
Engagement
Studying Names and Birth Dates
Tea as a Betrothal Gift
Choosing an Auspicious Day
Delivery of the Dowry: Prelude to a Wedding
Double Concerto of Step-by-Step Preparations
March of Urging the Bride to Put on Makeup and Sending the Dowry
Symphony of Happiness and Sorrow at the Departure
The Nuptial Wine: Climax of the Wedding
Entering the Sedan Chair
Covering the Bride with a Red Veil
Performing the Formal Wedding Ceremony
The Nuptial Wine
Teasing in the Bridal Chamber
Visiting the Bride's Family