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handfasting

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A quick definition of handfasting:

Handfasting is a type of marriage that can mean different things. In the past, it was a marriage where the couple joined hands to make a contract, or a betrothal followed by a formal marriage. Nowadays, it can also refer to a trial marriage where the couple agrees to live together for a certain period before deciding whether to stay together or have a permanent ceremony. Some modern pagan religions also practice a binding form of handfasting.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Handfasting is a type of marriage that has different meanings depending on the context. It can refer to:

  1. A historical form of marriage where a couple joined hands to make a marriage contract, often without the involvement of clergy.
  2. A historical form of betrothal where a couple agreed to be married and had conjugal rights, but did not have a formal marriage ceremony until later.
  3. A modern form of trial marriage where a couple agrees to live together and behave as spouses for a set period, usually one year, after which they can decide to separate or have a permanent ceremony.
  4. A binding form of marriage practiced by some modern pagan religions.

Examples:

  • In historical Scotland, handfasting was a common form of marriage where a couple would join hands and make a marriage contract in front of witnesses. This was often done without

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