14 Aug 2016

Why Old Shoes and Rice?

Why Old Shoes and Rice? The throwing of rice on the couple has always been symbolic of wishing prosperity and good luck.  In the Orient, throwing rice means, “May you always have a full pantry.”  Wheat and other grains are sometimes thrown in addition to rice, thereby also wishing prosperity and lack of want. Each shower bestows  “Goodwill Traditions” of  wealth upon the newlyweds. To this day, rice remains a token of a life of “plenty.”