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Tsar of Russia Nicholas II gives a kiss of peace to a soldier, 1916. This ritual originated in the European practice of cheek kissing as a greeting between family members or good friends. It has also been associated with the Eastern Orthodox fraternal kiss. [2] It was in use already in the Russian Empire, among soldiers and officers. [3]
The most traditional way guests entice the new couple to kiss is by clinking their glasses. An ancient Christian tradition explains that the clinking sound scares the devil away and the couple kisses in his absence. [18] Another tradition is to ring bells placed at the tables by the wedding party. A ring of the bell signals the bride and groom ...
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A Boyar Wedding Feast [nb 1] was painted in 1883 by Russian artist Konstantin Makovsky (1839–1915). [nb 2] The painting shows a toast at a wedding feast following a boyar marriage, set in the 16th or 17th century, where the bride and the groom are expected to kiss each other. The bride looks sad and reluctant, while the elderly attendant ...
The tradition of kissing beneath the mistletoe began in England sometime between 1720 and 1784. ... Good Morning America. Siblings team up to surprise dad with 1 last carpool before retirement.
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Cheek kissing of young children by adults of both sexes is perhaps the most common cheek kiss in North America. Typically, it is a short, perfunctory greeting, and is most often done by relatives. [citation needed] Giving someone a kiss on the cheek is also a common occurrence between loving couples.
This category includes articles related to the culture and history of Russian Americans in Washington, D.C. Pages in category "Russian-American culture in Washington, D.C." The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total.