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The purposes of the project:The purposes of the project:

1. To learn more about new & old traditions & 1. To learn more about new & old traditions & ceremonies of a marriage in Great Britain.ceremonies of a marriage in Great Britain.

2. To study the world of the British folklore.2. To study the world of the British folklore.

3. To transfer the perception of the topic 3. To transfer the perception of the topic through art translation of the English poems through art translation of the English poems devoted to wedding traditions into Russian.devoted to wedding traditions into Russian.

4. To pay attention to features of a marriage 4. To pay attention to features of a marriage during the 2 World War.during the 2 World War.

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The most important decisions in The most important decisions in lifelife

A lot of wedding A lot of wedding traditions go back to traditions go back to folklore and used to folklore and used to protect marrying couples protect marrying couples against bad luck and evil against bad luck and evil spirits. spirits.

In the years of In the years of different wars people different wars people always found reasons for always found reasons for holydays, lucky days & holydays, lucky days & celebrations. For example celebrations. For example such moments, which are such moments, which are very essential in people’s very essential in people’s lives, are weddings. lives, are weddings.

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The decision to get marriedThe decision to get married

To change theTo change the

name and not thename and not the

letterletter

is to change for theis to change for the

worst and not theworst and not the

betterbetter

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My translation…My translation…

Выбирай себе ты Выбирай себе ты мужа по фамилии,мужа по фамилии,

И при этом не должна И при этом не должна ты забывать,ты забывать,

Чтобы путь семейный Чтобы путь семейный устилали лилии,устилали лилии,

Букву первую должна Букву первую должна ты поменять.ты поменять.

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OOld rhyme ld rhyme about choosing the about choosing the rright day for the wedding ight day for the wedding

Monday for wealth,Monday for wealth,Tuesday for health,Tuesday for health,

Wednesday the best day of Wednesday the best day of all,all,

Thursday for losses,Thursday for losses,Friday for crosses,Friday for crosses,

Saturday for no luck at all.Saturday for no luck at all.

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My My translattranslation ofion of this poem this poem…… Женившись в понедельник, весь свой век Женившись в понедельник, весь свой век

богатым будешь,богатым будешь,Во вторник под венец пойдёшь, все хвори Во вторник под венец пойдёшь, все хвори

позабудешь,позабудешь,А если свадьба в среду, жди со всех сторон А если свадьба в среду, жди со всех сторон

удачу,удачу,Четверг несёт с собой потери и бессонницу Четверг несёт с собой потери и бессонницу

в придачу,в придачу,Поставишь крест на всём, коль в пятницу ты Поставишь крест на всём, коль в пятницу ты

к алтарю пойдёшь,к алтарю пойдёшь,В субботнем браке счастья никогда ты не В субботнем браке счастья никогда ты не

найдёшь.найдёшь.

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Another pagan rhyme tells us Another pagan rhyme tells us which time of year to marrywhich time of year to marry……

Married when the year is new, he'll be loving, kind and true.Married when the year is new, he'll be loving, kind and true.When February birds do mate, you wed nor dread your fate.When February birds do mate, you wed nor dread your fate.

If you wed when March winds blow, joy and sorrow both you'll If you wed when March winds blow, joy and sorrow both you'll know.know.

Marry in April when you can, Joy for Maiden and for Man.Marry in April when you can, Joy for Maiden and for Man.Marry in the month of May, and you'll surely rue the day.Marry in the month of May, and you'll surely rue the day.Marry when June roses grow, over land and sea you'll go.Marry when June roses grow, over land and sea you'll go.Those who in July do wed must labor for their daily bread.Those who in July do wed must labor for their daily bread.Whoever wed in August be, many a change is sure to seeWhoever wed in August be, many a change is sure to see

Marry in September's shrine, your living will be rich and fine.Marry in September's shrine, your living will be rich and fine.If in October you do marry, love will come but riches tarry.If in October you do marry, love will come but riches tarry.

If you wed in bleak November, only joys will come, remember.If you wed in bleak November, only joys will come, remember.When December snows fall fast, marry and true love will last.When December snows fall fast, marry and true love will last.

Marry in May and you'll live to rue the dayMarry in May and you'll live to rue the day

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My translation:My translation:Любимым будешь преданной любовью,Любимым будешь преданной любовью,Коль женишься в начале года, в январе.Коль женишься в начале года, в январе.

Женись – и будет брак обласкан твой судьбою -Женись – и будет брак обласкан твой судьбою -Когда гнездятся птицы в феврале.Когда гнездятся птицы в феврале.А свадьба в мартовскую непогоду,А свадьба в мартовскую непогоду,

приносит пополам и радость и невзгоду.приносит пополам и радость и невзгоду.В апреле женишься – и счастье никогда ты не В апреле женишься – и счастье никогда ты не

забудешь,забудешь,Коль свадьба в мае - только маятся ты будешь.Коль свадьба в мае - только маятся ты будешь.Лишь расцветут в июне розы, ты под венец веди Лишь расцветут в июне розы, ты под венец веди

невесту,невесту,Тогда и бури, и морозы переживёте дружно вместе.Тогда и бури, и морозы переживёте дружно вместе.

Июльская женитьба принесёт лишьИюльская женитьба принесёт лишьтяжкий труд за пропитание,тяжкий труд за пропитание,

А август за собой ведёт сплошь впечатления и знания.А август за собой ведёт сплошь впечатления и знания.Женись в богатом сентябре, и будет жизнь богатой и Женись в богатом сентябре, и будет жизнь богатой и

прекрасной,прекрасной,Богатства не найдёшь, зато найдёшь любовь, коль Богатства не найдёшь, зато найдёшь любовь, коль

женишься октябрьским утром ясным.женишься октябрьским утром ясным.Хоть холоден ноябрьский день, веселье рядом будет Хоть холоден ноябрьский день, веселье рядом будет

бесконечно,бесконечно,Коль в декабре ты под венец пойдёшь, любовь и Коль в декабре ты под венец пойдёшь, любовь и

счастье будут длиться вечно…счастье будут длиться вечно…

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A wedding dressA wedding dress

Anne of Brittany Anne of Brittany started the tradition of started the tradition of wearing a white wearing a white wedding dress in 1499.wedding dress in 1499. This color was always This color was always associated with 'joy'.associated with 'joy'.

During the war it During the war it was very difficult to buy was very difficult to buy new clothes in Britain, new clothes in Britain, especially wedding especially wedding dresses.dresses.

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The color of the brides dress The color of the brides dress was described in another rhymewas described in another rhyme

Married in White, you have chosen right,Married in White, you have chosen right,Married in Married in GreyGrey , you will go far away,, you will go far away,

Married in Married in BlackBlack , you will wish yourself back,, you will wish yourself back,Married in Married in RedRed , you will wish yourself dead,, you will wish yourself dead,Married in Married in GreenGreen , ashamed to be seen,, ashamed to be seen,Married in Married in BlueBlue , you will always be true,, you will always be true,

Married in Married in PearlPearl , you will live in a whirl,, you will live in a whirl,Married in Married in YellowYellow , ashamed of your fellow,, ashamed of your fellow,Married in Married in BrownBrown , you will live in the town,, you will live in the town,

Married in Married in PinkPink , you spirit will sink., you spirit will sink.

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& here is my translation…& here is my translation…

В невинно-белом будешь настоящей ты невестой,В невинно-белом будешь настоящей ты невестой,А в стильно А в стильно серомсером, сразу видно, далеко пойдёшь,, сразу видно, далеко пойдёшь,

Коль будешь в Коль будешь в чёрномчёрном, знай, семье не будет места,, знай, семье не будет места,А в А в красномкрасном платье смерть себе найдёшь, платье смерть себе найдёшь,

Ты опозоришься, скорей всего, в Ты опозоришься, скорей всего, в зелёномзелёном цвете, цвете,А в А в жёлтомжёлтом засмеёт тебя любимый и народ, засмеёт тебя любимый и народ,

Коль будешь в Коль будешь в голубомголубом, не будет никого верней на , не будет никого верней на свете,свете,

ЖемчужныйЖемчужный цвет откроет всех страстей водоворот, цвет откроет всех страстей водоворот,В В коричневыхкоричневых одеждах свяжешь с городом свои одеждах свяжешь с городом свои

надежды,надежды,А если в А если в розовомрозовом любимый к алтарю тебя ведёт, любимый к алтарю тебя ведёт,

То дух святой на брак ваш снизойдёт.То дух святой на брак ваш снизойдёт.

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AAn altogether different n altogether different mattermatter::

Something old, something new,Something old, something new,

Something borrowed, something blue,Something borrowed, something blue,

And a silver sixpence in your shoe.And a silver sixpence in your shoe.

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Translation…Translation…

Что-то старое Что-то старое найдите,найдите,

Что-то новое купите,Что-то новое купите,

Кое-что чужое,Кое-что чужое,

Что-то голубое,Что-то голубое,

А на счастье в А на счастье в башмачокбашмачок

Положите пятачок.Положите пятачок.

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"Something old""Something old" It’s normally an old garter It’s normally an old garter

or a piece of antique family jewelry.or a piece of antique family jewelry.

"Something new""Something new" Represents the new life & the hope for Represents the new life & the hope for

success and good fortune.success and good fortune.

"Something borrowed""Something borrowed" The borrowed object might be The borrowed object might be

something something such as a lace such as a lace handkerchief.handkerchief.

"Something blue""Something blue" A blue ribbon in a bride's hair symbolize fidelity.A blue ribbon in a bride's hair symbolize fidelity.

And a silver sixpence is considered as a lucky And a silver sixpence is considered as a lucky charm.charm.

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‘‘Lucky omens’Lucky omens’

- to see a rainbow- to see a rainbow

- to have the - to have the sunshine on your sunshine on your backback

- to have a cat - to have a cat cross your pathcross your path

- to be greeted by - to be greeted by a chimney sweepa chimney sweep

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'Bad Omens' 'Bad Omens'

- to see a pig, hare or lizard running - to see a pig, hare or lizard running acrossacross

the roadthe road- to see an open grave- to see an open grave- to see Monks or Nuns- to see Monks or Nunsmeans barrenness andmeans barrenness anda life dependent on charitya life dependent on charity

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MeaningMeaning of flowersof flowers 'color''color'Apple blossom - good Apple blossom - good

fortunefortuneAster - symbol of loveAster - symbol of loveBluebells - everlasting loveBluebells - everlasting loveBlue Violets - faithfulnessBlue Violets - faithfulnessCarnation White - honestyCarnation White - honestyDaisies White - loyaltyDaisies White - loyaltyForget-me-nots - true loveForget-me-nots - true loveGardenias - joyGardenias - joyIris - wisdomIris - wisdomIvy - fidelityIvy - fidelityLilies - purityLilies - purityLily of the Valley - Lily of the Valley -

happinesshappinessOrange blossoms – fertilityOrange blossoms – fertilityOrchids - beautyOrchids - beautyRed Rose - passionRed Rose - passion

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Wedding cakes Wedding cakes

Cakes have been Cakes have been associated with weddings associated with weddings throughout history.throughout history.

In Britain early cakes In Britain early cakes were flat and round and were flat and round and contained fruit and nuts, which contained fruit and nuts, which symbolize fertility.symbolize fertility.

Now wedding cakes have Now wedding cakes have

three tiers. The couple makes three tiers. The couple makes the first cut together to the first cut together to symbolize their shared future. symbolize their shared future. The guest who found the ring in The guest who found the ring in the piece of cake would be the piece of cake would be ensured happiness for the next ensured happiness for the next year. year.

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Different wedding cakes…Different wedding cakes…

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Ode by Harry Reeves to his Ode by Harry Reeves to his Ann Ann

In the beautiful county of DorsetIn the beautiful county of DorsetThere’s a giant that’s carved in the hillThere’s a giant that’s carved in the hill

It was there in the war – 1940s It was there in the war – 1940s That a lovely young ‘gal’ said, “I will”That a lovely young ‘gal’ said, “I will”

They had met at a dance in Cerne AbbasThey had met at a dance in Cerne AbbasArranged for the troops, don’t you know?Arranged for the troops, don’t you know?

And soon they were dancing togetherAnd soon they were dancing togetherA quick step, a waltz or tangoA quick step, a waltz or tango

He was a young lad in the armyHe was a young lad in the armyAnd stationed up there on the hillAnd stationed up there on the hill

While she lived down there in the villageWhile she lived down there in the villageAnd taught in a school near the millAnd taught in a school near the mill

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Ode…Ode…Война и боль вокруг,Война и боль вокруг,

Но только танцев круг,Но только танцев круг,Но только голос девичий звучит неясноНо только голос девичий звучит неясно,,

И слышит воин долгожданное: И слышит воин долгожданное: «Согласна!»«Согласна!»

Их познакомила война и не напрасно,Их познакомила война и не напрасно,Ведь в графстве Дорсет всё прекрасно…Ведь в графстве Дорсет всё прекрасно…

Зелёный холм травой покрыт, Зелёный холм травой покрыт, И на холме дивизия стоит, И на холме дивизия стоит,

В долине под холмом домишки спят, В долине под холмом домишки спят, И о любимой думает солдат,И о любимой думает солдат,А в памяти звучит тот вальс А в памяти звучит тот вальс

прекрасный,прекрасный,И голос нежный повторяет: «Я И голос нежный повторяет: «Я

согласна!»согласна!»

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