GLOSSARY ABOUT Taoist and Confucian
WEDDING
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General Wedding Terms (Taoist and Confucian)
Taoist wedding
Confucian marriage
Traditional ceremony
Spiritual union
Harmony in marriage
Yin and Yang
Ancestral blessings
Ritual customs
Filial piety
Virtuous couple
Taoist traditions
Confucian values
Sacred rites
Spiritual harmony
Five Elements theory
Harmony with nature
Marriage ethics
Virtue in union
Moral teachings
Auspicious ceremonies
Taoist Wedding Rituals
Taoist priest
Jiao ceremony
Offering table
Blessing rituals
Ancestral altar
Symbolic offerings
Ch’i energy flow
Sacred talismans
Ritual purification
Feng Shui principles
Yin and Yang balance
Taoist chanting
Heavenly blessings
Taoist prayers
Burning incense
Spirit protection
Ritual harmony
Cosmic alignment
Five Elements balance
Sacred fire lighting
Confucian Wedding Rituals
Ancestral veneration
Respect for elders
Tea ceremony
Bowing ritual
Ethical vows
Ceremonial tea set
Confucian classics
Book of Rites
Role of family
Ceremony of virtue
Propriety in marriage
Harmony with family
Ritual kowtow
Traditional rites
Family lineage
Confucian teachings
Sage wisdom
Importance of respect
Prayers to Heaven
Ethical obligations
Pre-Wedding Traditions
Betrothal gifts
Matchmaking
Astrological alignment
Arranged marriage
Exchange of birth dates
Gift presentation
Bride’s dowry
Groom’s offering
Formal proposals
Ancestral approval
Auspicious date selection
Blessing rituals
Spiritual consultation
Symbolic gifts
Gold and jade ornaments
Negotiating the union
Consultation with elders
Compatibility analysis
Engagement banquet
Family alliance
Wedding Day Events
Bride’s procession
Groom’s arrival
Ceremonial bowing
Lighting incense
Sacred vow exchange
Presentation of gifts
Ritual prayers
Auspicious symbols
Unity ceremony
Sharing a meal
Ancestral honoring
Blessing by the priest
Reading Confucian texts
Sacred chanting
Offerings to deities
Marriage pledge
Family feast
Exchange of scrolls
Ritual handwashing
Home altar ceremony
Post-Wedding Traditions
Returning home ritual
Presentation to ancestors
Family banquet
Couple’s first tea ceremony
Visiting ancestral shrine
Ritual blessings
Home purification
Blessing of the couple’s home
Community gathering
Family prayers
Distribution of gifts
Returning gifts to family
Thanks to elders
Celebrating harmony
Reaffirming vows
Honoring ancestors
New couple’s roles
Offering thanks to Heaven
Continued family guidance
Renewal of vows
Cultural Practices
Taoist philosophy
Confucian values
Role of the family
Importance of virtue
Ethical traditions
Ancestral connection
Respect for hierarchy
Harmony with the cosmos
Balance in relationships
Intergenerational respect
Principles of balance
Emphasis on morals
Ritual purity
Wisdom of sages
Universal harmony
Family obligations
Role of elders
Observance of propriety
Importance of harmony
Nature-inspired teachings
Religious Symbols
Dragon and phoenix
Yin-Yang symbol
Double happiness symbol
Ancestral altar
Sacred talismans
Incense burners
Feng Shui objects
Ritual coins
Red envelopes
Sacred scrolls
Paper offerings
Bamboo rods
Taoist amulets
Spiritual diagrams
Ceremonial fans
Calligraphy scrolls
Jade ornaments
Gold ingots
Sacred candles
Ritual vessels
Attire
and Style
Red bridal gown
Gold embroidery
Phoenix coronet
Groom’s robe
Traditional hanfu
Mandarin collar
Ornate headpieces
Silk sash
Intricate patterns
Bride’s veil
Dragon embroidery
Jade hairpins
Embroidered shoes
Wedding parasol
Groom’s hat
Red silk belt
Pearl ornaments
Silk robes
Layered attire
Traditional footwear
Wedding
Venues
Ancestral hall
Taoist temple
Family home altar
Confucian temple
Sacred garden
Traditional courtyard
Open-air venue
Ancestral shrine
Taoist monastery
Confucian school
Historic temples
Spiritual sanctuaries
Outdoor pavilions
Sacred mountains
Riverside venues
Serenity gardens
Ancient pagodas
Hillside retreats
Zen-inspired spaces
Feng Shui-aligned sites
Spiritual
Elements
Taoist cosmology
Qi energy
The Way (Tao)
Inner harmony
Five Elements theory
Spiritual flow
Taoist meditation
Cosmic alignment
Taoist virtues
Nature’s cycles
Connection to Heaven
Balance in love
Spiritual protection
Blessings of the cosmos
Energy purification
Taoist wisdom
Essence of the Tao
Spirit of unity
Eternal harmony
Confucian spirituality
Ethical
Teachings
Filial respect
Social harmony
Role of virtue
Moral responsibility
Benevolence (Ren)
Righteousness (Yi)
Proper conduct (Li)
Family loyalty
Wisdom (Zhi)
Integrity (Xin)
Respect for elders
Balance in society
Virtue in action
Ancestral wisdom
Community harmony
Ritual propriety
Compassion in marriage
Humility in love
Honesty in vows
Confucian ideals
Attire
and Style
Red bridal gown
Gold embroidery
Phoenix coronet
Groom’s robe
Traditional hanfu
Mandarin collar
Ornate headpieces
Silk sash
Intricate patterns
Bride’s veil
Dragon embroidery
Jade hairpins
Embroidered shoes
Wedding parasol
Groom’s hat
Red silk belt
Pearl ornaments
Silk robes
Layered attire
Traditional footwear
Wedding
Venues
Ancestral hall
Taoist temple
Family home altar
Confucian temple
Sacred garden
Traditional courtyard
Open-air venue
Ancestral shrine
Taoist monastery
Confucian school
Historic temples
Spiritual sanctuaries
Outdoor pavilions
Sacred mountains
Riverside venues
Serenity gardens
Ancient pagodas
Hillside retreats
Zen-inspired spaces
Feng Shui-aligned sites
Spiritual
Elements
Taoist cosmology
Qi energy
The Way (Tao)
Inner harmony
Five Elements theory
Spiritual flow
Taoist meditation
Cosmic alignment
Taoist virtues
Nature’s cycles
Connection to Heaven
Balance in love
Spiritual protection
Blessings of the cosmos
Energy purification
Taoist wisdom
Essence of the Tao
Spirit of unity
Eternal harmony
Confucian spirituality
Ethical
Teachings
Filial respect
Social harmony
Role of virtue
Moral responsibility
Benevolence (Ren)
Righteousness (Yi)
Proper conduct (Li)
Family loyalty
Wisdom (Zhi)
Integrity (Xin)
Respect for elders
Balance in society
Virtue in action
Ancestral wisdom
Community harmony
Ritual propriety
Compassion in marriage
Humility in love
Honesty in vows
Confucian ideals
Food
and Cuisine
Symbolic foods
Sweet lotus paste
Red bean buns
Longevity noodles
Rice dumplings
Sticky rice cakes
Eight-treasure rice
Bamboo shoots
Steamed fish
Roasted duck
Sesame balls
Gold coin desserts
Red date tea
Fresh fruits
Tea offerings
Symbolic cakes
Auspicious dishes
Yin-Yang dishes
Wedding banquet
Harmony feast