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GLOSSARY ABOUT Taoist and Confucian
WEDDING

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General Wedding Terms (Taoist and Confucian)

  1. Taoist wedding

  2. Confucian marriage

  3. Traditional ceremony

  4. Spiritual union

  5. Harmony in marriage

  6. Yin and Yang

  7. Ancestral blessings

  8. Ritual customs

  9. Filial piety

  10. Virtuous couple

  11. Taoist traditions

  12. Confucian values

  13. Sacred rites

  14. Spiritual harmony

  15. Five Elements theory

  16. Harmony with nature

  17. Marriage ethics

  18. Virtue in union

  19. Moral teachings

  20. Auspicious ceremonies

Taoist Wedding Rituals

  1. Taoist priest

  2. Jiao ceremony

  3. Offering table

  4. Blessing rituals

  5. Ancestral altar

  6. Symbolic offerings

  7. Ch’i energy flow

  8. Sacred talismans

  9. Ritual purification

  10. Feng Shui principles

  11. Yin and Yang balance

  12. Taoist chanting

  13. Heavenly blessings

  14. Taoist prayers

  15. Burning incense

  16. Spirit protection

  17. Ritual harmony

  18. Cosmic alignment

  19. Five Elements balance

  20. Sacred fire lighting

Confucian Wedding Rituals

  1. Ancestral veneration

  2. Respect for elders

  3. Tea ceremony

  4. Bowing ritual

  5. Ethical vows

  6. Ceremonial tea set

  7. Confucian classics

  8. Book of Rites

  9. Role of family

  10. Ceremony of virtue

  11. Propriety in marriage

  12. Harmony with family

  13. Ritual kowtow

  14. Traditional rites

  15. Family lineage

  16. Confucian teachings

  17. Sage wisdom

  18. Importance of respect

  19. Prayers to Heaven

  20. Ethical obligations

Pre-Wedding Traditions

  1. Betrothal gifts

  2. Matchmaking

  3. Astrological alignment

  4. Arranged marriage

  5. Exchange of birth dates

  6. Gift presentation

  7. Bride’s dowry

  8. Groom’s offering

  9. Formal proposals

  10. Ancestral approval

  11. Auspicious date selection

  12. Blessing rituals

  13. Spiritual consultation

  14. Symbolic gifts

  15. Gold and jade ornaments

  16. Negotiating the union

  17. Consultation with elders

  18. Compatibility analysis

  19. Engagement banquet

  20. Family alliance

Wedding Day Events

  1. Bride’s procession

  2. Groom’s arrival

  3. Ceremonial bowing

  4. Lighting incense

  5. Sacred vow exchange

  6. Presentation of gifts

  7. Ritual prayers

  8. Auspicious symbols

  9. Unity ceremony

  10. Sharing a meal

  11. Ancestral honoring

  12. Blessing by the priest

  13. Reading Confucian texts

  14. Sacred chanting

  15. Offerings to deities

  16. Marriage pledge

  17. Family feast

  18. Exchange of scrolls

  19. Ritual handwashing

  20. Home altar ceremony

Post-Wedding Traditions

  1. Returning home ritual

  2. Presentation to ancestors

  3. Family banquet

  4. Couple’s first tea ceremony

  5. Visiting ancestral shrine

  6. Ritual blessings

  7. Home purification

  8. Blessing of the couple’s home

  9. Community gathering

  10. Family prayers

  11. Distribution of gifts

  12. Returning gifts to family

  13. Thanks to elders

  14. Celebrating harmony

  15. Reaffirming vows

  16. Honoring ancestors

  17. New couple’s roles

  18. Offering thanks to Heaven

  19. Continued family guidance

  20. Renewal of vows

Cultural Practices

  1. Taoist philosophy

  2. Confucian values

  3. Role of the family

  4. Importance of virtue

  5. Ethical traditions

  6. Ancestral connection

  7. Respect for hierarchy

  8. Harmony with the cosmos

  9. Balance in relationships

  10. Intergenerational respect

  11. Principles of balance

  12. Emphasis on morals

  13. Ritual purity

  14. Wisdom of sages

  15. Universal harmony

  16. Family obligations

  17. Role of elders

  18. Observance of propriety

  19. Importance of harmony

  20. Nature-inspired teachings

Religious Symbols

  1. Dragon and phoenix

  2. Yin-Yang symbol

  3. Double happiness symbol

  4. Ancestral altar

  5. Sacred talismans

  6. Incense burners

  7. Feng Shui objects

  8. Ritual coins

  9. Red envelopes

  10. Sacred scrolls

  11. Paper offerings

  12. Bamboo rods

  13. Taoist amulets

  14. Spiritual diagrams

  15. Ceremonial fans

  16. Calligraphy scrolls

  17. Jade ornaments

  18. Gold ingots

  19. Sacred candles

  20. Ritual vessels

Attire
and Style

  1. Red bridal gown

  2. Gold embroidery

  3. Phoenix coronet

  4. Groom’s robe

  5. Traditional hanfu

  6. Mandarin collar

  7. Ornate headpieces

  8. Silk sash

  9. Intricate patterns

  10. Bride’s veil

  11. Dragon embroidery

  12. Jade hairpins

  13. Embroidered shoes

  14. Wedding parasol

  15. Groom’s hat

  16. Red silk belt

  17. Pearl ornaments

  18. Silk robes

  19. Layered attire

  20. Traditional footwear

Wedding
Venues

  1. Ancestral hall

  2. Taoist temple

  3. Family home altar

  4. Confucian temple

  5. Sacred garden

  6. Traditional courtyard

  7. Open-air venue

  8. Ancestral shrine

  9. Taoist monastery

  10. Confucian school

  11. Historic temples

  12. Spiritual sanctuaries

  13. Outdoor pavilions

  14. Sacred mountains

  15. Riverside venues

  16. Serenity gardens

  17. Ancient pagodas

  18. Hillside retreats

  19. Zen-inspired spaces

  20. Feng Shui-aligned sites

Spiritual
Elements

  1. Taoist cosmology

  2. Qi energy

  3. The Way (Tao)

  4. Inner harmony

  5. Five Elements theory

  6. Spiritual flow

  7. Taoist meditation

  8. Cosmic alignment

  9. Taoist virtues

  10. Nature’s cycles

  11. Connection to Heaven

  12. Balance in love

  13. Spiritual protection

  14. Blessings of the cosmos

  15. Energy purification

  16. Taoist wisdom

  17. Essence of the Tao

  18. Spirit of unity

  19. Eternal harmony

  20. Confucian spirituality

Ethical
Teachings

  1. Filial respect

  2. Social harmony

  3. Role of virtue

  4. Moral responsibility

  5. Benevolence (Ren)

  6. Righteousness (Yi)

  7. Proper conduct (Li)

  8. Family loyalty

  9. Wisdom (Zhi)

  10. Integrity (Xin)

  11. Respect for elders

  12. Balance in society

  13. Virtue in action

  14. Ancestral wisdom

  15. Community harmony

  16. Ritual propriety

  17. Compassion in marriage

  18. Humility in love

  19. Honesty in vows

  20. Confucian ideals

Attire
and Style

  1. Red bridal gown

  2. Gold embroidery

  3. Phoenix coronet

  4. Groom’s robe

  5. Traditional hanfu

  6. Mandarin collar

  7. Ornate headpieces

  8. Silk sash

  9. Intricate patterns

  10. Bride’s veil

  11. Dragon embroidery

  12. Jade hairpins

  13. Embroidered shoes

  14. Wedding parasol

  15. Groom’s hat

  16. Red silk belt

  17. Pearl ornaments

  18. Silk robes

  19. Layered attire

  20. Traditional footwear

Wedding
Venues

  1. Ancestral hall

  2. Taoist temple

  3. Family home altar

  4. Confucian temple

  5. Sacred garden

  6. Traditional courtyard

  7. Open-air venue

  8. Ancestral shrine

  9. Taoist monastery

  10. Confucian school

  11. Historic temples

  12. Spiritual sanctuaries

  13. Outdoor pavilions

  14. Sacred mountains

  15. Riverside venues

  16. Serenity gardens

  17. Ancient pagodas

  18. Hillside retreats

  19. Zen-inspired spaces

  20. Feng Shui-aligned sites

Spiritual
Elements

  1. Taoist cosmology

  2. Qi energy

  3. The Way (Tao)

  4. Inner harmony

  5. Five Elements theory

  6. Spiritual flow

  7. Taoist meditation

  8. Cosmic alignment

  9. Taoist virtues

  10. Nature’s cycles

  11. Connection to Heaven

  12. Balance in love

  13. Spiritual protection

  14. Blessings of the cosmos

  15. Energy purification

  16. Taoist wisdom

  17. Essence of the Tao

  18. Spirit of unity

  19. Eternal harmony

  20. Confucian spirituality

Ethical
Teachings

  1. Filial respect

  2. Social harmony

  3. Role of virtue

  4. Moral responsibility

  5. Benevolence (Ren)

  6. Righteousness (Yi)

  7. Proper conduct (Li)

  8. Family loyalty

  9. Wisdom (Zhi)

  10. Integrity (Xin)

  11. Respect for elders

  12. Balance in society

  13. Virtue in action

  14. Ancestral wisdom

  15. Community harmony

  16. Ritual propriety

  17. Compassion in marriage

  18. Humility in love

  19. Honesty in vows

  20. Confucian ideals

Food
and Cuisine

  1. Symbolic foods

  2. Sweet lotus paste

  3. Red bean buns

  4. Longevity noodles

  5. Rice dumplings

  6. Sticky rice cakes

  7. Eight-treasure rice

  8. Bamboo shoots

  9. Steamed fish

  10. Roasted duck

  11. Sesame balls

  12. Gold coin desserts

  13. Red date tea

  14. Fresh fruits

  15. Tea offerings

  16. Symbolic cakes

  17. Auspicious dishes

  18. Yin-Yang dishes

  19. Wedding banquet

  20. Harmony feast