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Golden coins (arras) – Mexican
wedding tradition
During the
wedding ceremony, after the exchange of vows, the groom offers
to the bride 13 golden coins. The number thirteen represents
Christ and his twelve Apostles. The coins (arras) are brought
to the ceremony by a madrina (sponsor or godmother) in a
decorative box or on a small tray. The coins are given first to
the officiant (a priest or minister) who may bless the arras and
then handles them to the groom. The groom in his turn pours the
arras into the cupped hands of the bride. The meaning of this
Mexican wedding tradition is almost self-explanatory. It
invites God-given prosperity into marriage. It also illustrates
grooms commitment to being a provider for his wife and future
children. On the part of the bride the reception of the arras
means that she is willing to become a prudent and responsible
wife and mother.
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