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To tie the knot – bei diesem Ritual wird die Ehe mit einer Knotenzeremonie besiegelt, denn ein fester Knoten ist nur schwer zu lösen
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Rites of Passage: Marriage These rituals were connected to the change of status and transitions in life a person experiences, such as birth, marriage and death. Spring is here and love is in the air! For many people of Pagan and Wiccan faiths, this is the time of year for a handfasting ceremony. A couple who wishes to be married in a Wiccan or Pagan ceremony is handfasted. A handfasting is not a legally binding ceremony and traditionally either member of the couple may choose to end the partnership at any time. More and more Wiccan and Pagan clergy are becoming licensed ministers, however, so a handfasting may be accompanied by a legal marriage license if the couple chooses. You’ve probably heard someone refer to marriage as “tying the knot” or “giving one’s hand.” Originally the word handfast came into English from Old Norse languages and meant the act of sealing any bargain by taking hands. From the 12th to the 17th century handfasting in England referred to a ceremony, usually about a month prior to a church wedding, at which the marrying couple formally declared that each accepted the other as spouse. The Scottish also showed some records of a handfast or 'left-handed' marriage taking place as recently as the late 1600s. In rural areas, it could be weeks or even months before a clergyman happened to stop by your village, so couples learned to make allowances. Some would use grape vines, ribbon or knotted fabrics to symbolize the giving of each other's hand. Generally this was done in the presence of witnesses. After the beginning of the 17th century gradual changes in English law meant the presence of an officiating priest or magistrate became necessary for a marriage to be legal. The word handfasting fell by the wayside for many centuries. In the 1950s, when the witchcraft laws were repealed in England, various occultists and witches - including Gerald Gardner and Doreen Valiente - searched for a non-Christian term for their wedding ceremonies. They settled on handfasting and the concept was resurrected within the Neopagan movement. Dormant for so long, the idea of the handfasting ceremony has enjoyed a huge rise in popularity. Prince William and Kate Middleton had a handfasting incorporated into their marriage. One benefit of having a handfasting ceremony is it's not the same as a legal wedding, there are more options available to people in non-traditional relationships. Anyone can have a handfasting -- same-sex couples, polygamous families, transgender couples, etc. Either way, it's becoming more and more popular, as Pagan and Wiccan couples are seeing that there is indeed an alternative for non-Christians who want more than just a courthouse wedding. Handfastings are usually done outdoors, as pagans feel that nature is the most appropriate place to celebrate a ritual of life, love and fertility. For this reason, handfastings are most commonly performed in the warmer months and especially at Beltane, the Pagan holy day dedicated to growth, sexual union and the start of summer. It is also often at sunrise or sunset, when both the Sun and Moon are present. Pagan handfastings are most often conducted with guests and witnesses standing in a circle around the couple. The circle symbolizes the womb of the Goddess and this ritual area can be marked out ritually either by the couple or by the officiating priestess/priest prior to the actual handfasting. In the center of the circle is a small table with the four basic elements (bowl of earth/soil to the north, bowl of water/seashells to the west, bowl of air/feathers to the east and a bowl of oil/candle to the south). It is also usual at this point for Divinity to be invoked, often in the form of the Goddess and the God. Some handfastings have a bonfire or coincide with a sabbat. Others jump a broom or mix in other religion vows into the ceremony. In some versions of the tradition, the couple is tied at the wrist for the entire ceremony. In many pagan ceremonies, the bride and groom cross arms and join hands, creating the infinity symbol (¥) with the hands. The clergyperson performing the ceremony will join the couple's hands with a cord or ribbon during the ritual. With the couple's hands bound together with cord, symbolizing their union, they speak their vows, trade rings or other tokens may be exchanged. Other tokens might be the man coming to the ceremony wearing a hammer of Thor to place around his bride's neck to ensure her protection. In some versions the couple's hands are untied once they have kissed, but in others one hand remains bound until the union has been physically consummated in private. While some people may choose to have their handfasting be a permanent bond, others might declare it to be valid for "a year and a day", at which point they will re-evaluate the relationship and determine whether to continue or not. And of course, some sort of party or feast ends the handfasting day. As with marriages between non-Pagans, sometimes Pagan marriages don't work out. Pagans have the same separation options as non-Pagans. They recognize that ending a marriage is as serious an undertaking as getting married and some choose to hold a separation ceremony to formally end their spiritual union, handparting. Separation ceremonies are also usually written by the couple, but they don't need to be presided over by a legally recognized officiate even if the couple is receiving a legal divorce. The ceremonies are sometimes performed before the couple's coven, kindred, grove, friends and families, but can also be performed in private. The ceremonies are designed to help couples amicably end their relationship and ease the emotional pain that accompanies breakups. In many rituals, the knotted ribbon from the handfasting is cut in two and burned to symbolize the handparting. Frigg was the wife of the all-powerful Odin and was considered a Goddess of fertility and marriage within the Norse pantheon. A couple devoted to Norse and Anglo-Saxon deities might choose a Friday as their handfast day, the day sacred to the Goddess Frigg, protector of marriage and childbirth. Handfasting Handfasted Handfasting Basket Handfasting Ceremony Frigg Thor the Bride
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Tie the knot, een Engelse uitdrukking met een grote betekenis. Wil je weten welke precies? Lees gauw verder!
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To tie the knot – bei diesem Ritual wird die Ehe mit einer Knotenzeremonie besiegelt, denn ein fester Knoten ist nur schwer zu lösen
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List of Basic Boy Scout Training Knots According To Their Uses Learning to tie knots is an essential part of scouting programs. Not only does it teach discipline and focus, but the skill also comes in handy for survival in critical situations. Their knowledge is also the key to going up the different levels of scouting and earning a few coveted awards. Boy Scouting Knots For Rescue Bowline knot Prusik knot For Securing a Rope to a Tree, Post, Ring Or Any Other Support Rolling hitch Taut line hitch Timber hitch Clove hitch Two half hitches Other useful knots Trucker’s hitch As Safety Knots Overhand knot For Joining Two Ropes Together Fisherman’s Knot Double fisherman’s knot Sheet bend Double sheet bend Square knot To Shorten A Long Length of Rope & Protecting Damaged and Frayed Ropes Sheepshank knot Turk’s head knot As A Slide or Woggle for Scout Scarves Turk’s head knot Friendship Knot
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Learning How To Tie The Eldredge Knot is a step towards the metaphorical stylistic edge. A way of leaping out of your comfort zone, and trying something truly unique and different. In this blog post, we will cover How To Tie The Eldredge Knot, in addition to discussing the history of the knot and when it is appropriate to wear one! The time has come. You’ve got your hands on that all elusive tie – the neckpiece that will supposedly elevate your style into a Ryan Gosling or Timberlake-ish stratosphere. Except, you’re going to a dinner party, and you don’t want to rock the same old knot. The tried and tested three knot trinity – The Four In Hand, The Half Windsor & Full Windsor have become the tried and boring. Rinse and repeat. And you want to change that – to walk in with aplomb. Cue The Eldredge Knot. In this guide, we will discuss How To Tie The Eldredge Knot, in addition to discussing the type of collars the knot can be worn with, and specific occasions that it is best suited for! Courtesy of www.blacklapel.com Eldredge Knot Summary: Knot Size: Fairly Large Knot Symmetry: Not Fully Symmetrical Difficulty: Difficult To Tie (Given Several Layered Components) Collar Type: Best Worn With A Wide Spread Collar Occasion: Social Occasions, Evening Out, Date Night History Of The Knot The Eldredge Knot was invented by Jerry Eldredge in 2007 (yes, the 2000’s were a decade of style innovation!). The Eldredge Knot is a non symmetrical knot (leaning towards the wearer’s right side) that consists of four diagonal sections and one horizontal section. Type of Collar Given the unique and intricate nature of this knot, the Eldredge knot requires a wider spread collar. While The Eldredge Knot is non symmetrical, it is a wider, substantive knot that is best complemented by a wider spread collar. Consider The Occasion It is important to note than an Eldredge Knot is best reserved for more casual occasions, such as a cocktail party / dinner or date night! This tie knot is simply too intricate and holds too much of a novelty factor to be worn in more formal settings such as a work presentation, wedding reception or black tie event! The Eldredge Tie Knot requires a unique, unconventional tie tying process, where the narrower end of the tie is used to tie the tie. Typically, with other, more conventional knots, the tie knot is tied with the wider end of the tie. The fact that the Eldredge knot consists of multiple, intricate layers, results in the tie being tied with the narrower end. How To Tie The Eldredge Knot Place the tie around your neck, with the wide end of the tie around your right side and the skinny end around your left. Position the wide end of the tie to a length that you would like to finish at. Cross the skinny end of the tie over the wide end, and towards your right. Bring the skinny end of the tie underneath the knot, and over towards your left. Pull up the skinny end of the tie through the neck loop, and bring it to your right side. Cross it over the knot, towards your left. Pull it up through the loop from underneath, and then pass the skinny end. Wrap the skinny end underneath the knot, towards your left, while keeping the fabric loose! Cross it over to the right and bring it through the loop that you have just created in the previous step. Pull the skinny end of the tie towards your right to tighten it (as we had previously kept it loose before). Pull the skinny end of the tie up through the neck loop (section of tie around your neck), and bring it through, onto your right side. Now bring the skinny end of the tie up towards the center, towards the neck loop (section of tie around your neck) and bring it down towards the neckloop on your left. Please ensure that this is kept loose! Bring the skinny end across the front to your left, and through the loop you made in the previous step. Bring the skinny end towards your right, and tighten. Tuck the remainder of the skinny end behind the neck loop on your right hand side. Now carry your new tie knot with absolute swagger and confidently place yourself amongst the very top in terms of tie knot technical ability! Courtesy of www.realmenrealstyle.com Alternatively, please check out this excellent tutorial by My Nice Tie: And that’s a wrap for this one! We hope that you have found this article both enjoyable and informative! Are you looking to tie an Eldredge Knot? Please feel free to check out our range of Extra Long Ties, which are ideal for tying The Eldredge Knot!
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