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1 marriage customs Western cultures In Western cultures, marriage customs often reflect individual preferences and may involve legal or religious elements, with arranged marriages being less common. 35
2 marriage customs Western countries Marriage customs in Western countries prioritize individual choice and romantic love. 22
3 marriage customs Middle Eastern Arranged marriages and traditional wedding ceremonies are common in Middle Eastern cultures. 15
4 marriage customs India Arranged marriages with familial involvement and compatibility factors are common in Indian marriage customs. 12
5 marriage customs Japan In Japan, traditional weddings often include arranged marriages and ancient Shinto rituals such as sake cup exchanges. 11
6 marriage customs African cultures Polygamous marriages and traditional rituals are prevalent in African marriage customs. 10
7 marriage customs Hindu culture Hindu marriage customs include wearing toe rings, arranged marriages, and elaborate ceremonies with sacred rituals. 9
8 marriage customs United States In the United States, marriage customs prioritize love marriages, monogamy, personal choice, and romantic love. 9
9 marriage customs Jewish culture In Jewish culture, marriage customs may involve signing a ketubah and breaking a glass. 8
10 marriage customs Africa Marriage customs in Africa involve arranged marriages, diverse traditions, and sometimes include polygamy and family involvement. 6
11 marriage customs Christian culture Christian wedding ceremonies incorporate church traditions and the exchange of rings to reflect personal choice and love marriages. 6
12 marriage customs East African culture Arranged and polygamous marriages with traditional ceremonies are common in East African culture. 6
13 marriage customs Europe European marriage customs typically feature monogamous relationships and traditional wedding ceremonies. 6
14 marriage customs United Kingdom In the United Kingdom, the prevailing norm for marriage customs is love marriages based on personal choice and romantic love. 6
15 marriage customs Islamic Islamic marriage customs include mehr, Nikah, and family-centered traditions. 5
16 marriage customs Japanese Japanese marriage customs involve a traditional sake sharing ceremony and Shinto wedding rituals. 5
17 marriage customs Sikh community Sikh marriage customs include traditional ceremonies and often involve arranged marriages with family involvement. 5
18 marriage customs Chinese culture In Chinese traditional weddings, the color red and the tea ceremony symbolize luck and tradition. 4
19 marriage customs Traditional weddings around the world Traditional wedding ceremonies around the world incorporate various cultural rituals such as tea ceremonies, plate breaking, and religious rituals. 4
20 marriage customs Swaziland Polygamy and elaborate marriage ceremonies are common customs in Swaziland. 3
21 marriage customs Western Christian cultures Marriage customs in Western Christian cultures are influenced by religious traditions and often involve church ceremonies, with love marriages being common. 3
22 marriage customs historical societies Marriages in historical societies involved arranged dowries, bride prices, and parental negotiations. 3
23 marriage customs modern societies Marriage customs in modern societies prioritize personal choice and legal documentation, incorporating religious and civil rituals. 3
24 marriage customs religious Religious beliefs and traditions strongly shape marriage customs and ceremonies within religious cultures. 3
25 marriage customs secular societies In secular societies, marriage customs involve legal formalities and personal choice, with optional religious ceremonies. 3
26 marriage customs Christian Middle Eastern countries Arranged marriages and family unions are common in Christian Middle Eastern countries. 2
27 marriage customs Finland The marriage customs in Finland follow traditional monogamous roles with specific wedding roles like Kranskulla and Brudgum. 2
28 marriage customs Indigenous cultures Marriage customs in Indigenous cultures prioritize community involvement and symbolic unity. 2
29 marriage customs Ireland In Ireland, handfasting is a traditional wedding ritual and monogamous marriages are common. 2
30 marriage customs Lesotho Polygamy is accepted and practiced in traditional and religious customs in Lesotho. 2
31 marriage customs Native American Native American marriage customs involve unique ceremonies and traditions like the blanket ceremony. 2
32 marriage customs Progressive societies Progressive societies prioritize individual choice and inclusivity in evolving marriage customs. 2
33 marriage customs Shia Islam in Iraq Shia Muslims in Iraq have elaborate traditional wedding celebrations with music, dancing, and feasting. 2
34 marriage customs Tribal regions of Afghanistan In tribal regions of Afghanistan, arranged marriages with dowry are prevalent customs. 2
35 marriage customs Zimbabwean culture Marriage customs in Zimbabwe and Malawi focus on traditional ceremonies and rituals to reinforce family ties. 2
36 marriage customs Zulu culture Zulu marriage customs involve lobola negotiations and traditional ceremonies such as Umabo. 2
37 marriage customs traditional cultures Arranged marriages and elaborate rituals are common in traditional marriage customs of traditional cultures. 2
38 marriage customs Abrahamic religions Marriage customs in Abrahamic religions are formal and typically include religious ceremonies and traditions. 1
39 marriage customs African savannah tribes Polygamous marriages are accepted and practiced in African savannah tribes. 1
40 marriage customs Amish community In the Amish community, marriage customs prioritize simplicity and community involvement. 1
41 marriage customs Ancient Rome Marriage customs in ancient Rome involved arranged marriages for political and social advantages. 1
42 marriage customs Bedouin nomads in the Middle East Bedouin nomads in the Middle East have arranged marriages with elaborate, traditional ceremonies. 1
43 marriage customs Biology research in the Western world Marriage customs are studied in the context of evolutionary psychology and mating strategies in Western biology research. 1
44 marriage customs Canada In Canada, the exchanging of engagement rings is a common marriage custom. 1
45 marriage customs Central African countries Polygamy is accepted as a marriage custom in some Central African countries. 1
46 marriage customs Coastal African countries In Coastal African countries, polygamous marriages are more culturally accepted in marriage customs. 1
47 marriage customs Contemporary Western societies In contemporary Western societies, individuals usually have the choice to select their own partners and arranged marriages are uncommon. 1
48 marriage customs Contemporary world In the contemporary world, there is a lower prevalence of arranged marriages and a focus on love marriages. 1
49 marriage customs Formerly colonized countries Marriage customs in formerly colonized countries may be a blend of indigenous traditions and influences from colonizers. 1
50 marriage customs Guinea Bissau Marriage customs in Guinea Bissau involve communal celebrations, traditional dowries, and extended family involvement. 1
51 marriage customs Ibo culture in Nigeria In Ibo culture in Nigeria, traditional marriage customs may involve arranged marriages and dowries. 1
52 marriage customs Inland African countries Arranged marriages remain prevalent in some Inland African cultures. 1
53 marriage customs Korean culture In Korean culture, the traditional wedding custom of Pyebaek involves the bride and groom bowing to their parents and presenting them with dates and chestnuts. 1
54 marriage customs Maasai people The Maasai people have polygamous marriages, with a man's wealth often measured by the number of wives he has. 1
55 marriage customs Masai tribe in Tanzania In Masai culture in Tanzania, arranged marriages are common and typically involve the families of the prospective couple. 1
56 marriage customs Medieval European culture Arranged marriages were prevalent in Medieval European culture, often serving political or economic purposes with the families' consent. 1
57 marriage customs Muslim regions Marriage customs in Muslim regions may involve arranged marriages and elaborate traditional ceremonies. 1
58 marriage customs NATO countries There are some common marriage customs across NATO countries. 1
59 marriage customs Nepalese Nepalese marriage customs involve traditional ceremonies and rituals arranged by families. 1
60 marriage customs Rural Sub-Saharan Africa Marriage customs in rural Sub-Saharan Africa involve extensive involvement of extended family and community in marriage arrangements and ceremonies. 1
61 marriage customs South Sudan In South Sudan, polygamy is widely accepted and practiced in marriage customs. 1
62 marriage customs UAE Arranged marriages are a common and accepted practice in UAE culture, with families playing a significant role in the process. 1
63 marriage customs Victorian England In Victorian England, marriage customs emphasized courtship and chaperoned interactions before marriage. 1
64 marriage customs Western countries without elephant populations In Western countries without elephant populations, marriage customs may involve engagement rings, wedding vows, and traditions like throwing rice or confetti. 1
65 marriage customs Western secular communities In Western secular communities, individual choice and more liberal marriage customs are likely prevalent. 1
66 marriage customs Western world Marriage customs in the Western world vary widely, with increasing recognition of same-sex marriage. 1
67 marriage customs Yemen In Yemen, arranged marriages are common and the bride's family receives a mahr as part of the marriage agreement. 1
68 marriage customs Yoruba culture In Yoruba culture, dowry is a significant aspect of marriage customs, with the groom's family giving gifts and money to the bride's family. 1
69 marriage customs inland agriculture Inland agriculture cultures often practice arranged marriages or marriages based on family alliances. 1
70 marriage customs legal system Marriage customs are often regulated by legal requirements and regulations within a culture's legal system. 1