Wedding rituals and marriage customs that existed at different times - from antiquity to the present day - and in various cultures are described in this book in detail and fascinatingly. The author cites the texts of historical documents describing wedding ceremonies and marriage rituals of the ancient world, the Middle Ages and the New Age. The reader will learn about the peculiarities of these rituals and customs among Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus, the Chinese and numerous nationalities of Russia, the peoples of the North, the Pacific islanders...