Typically, newlyweds carefully choose their wedding date, based not only on personal preferences, but also on astrological forecasts, lunar calendars and other superstitions. As the signs say, a wedding in January will bring happiness, prosperity and a prosperous life to lovers, so this month becomes tempting for young people. However, the sign associated with a wedding at the beginning of the year also has negative interpretations, so future newlyweds need to decide which version they themselves are inclined towards.
Where did the traditions come from?
Previously, people lived in harmony with nature, and their well-being depended on how well they were able to determine the consequences of specific actions. By observing patterns that frequently occur, signs began to form. The folk wisdom of generations gave advice on how to live and act in order to gain approval and, accordingly, the patronage of higher powers.
Superstitions concerned not only everyday actions, but also grandiose events, which included weddings. People tried in every possible way to protect newlyweds from the evil eye and the tricks of evil spirits, and for this they observed traditions and signs.
Good signs on the wedding day were regarded as gifts from the gods, and bad omens could completely ruin the mood of the bride and groom.
Gradually, beliefs began to be forgotten, and there were fewer and fewer superstitious people. Nowadays, few people believe in folk wisdom, especially among young people. However, in the depths of their souls, the bride and groom still have grains of doubt, so they try, if possible, not to do what folk superstitions discourage them from doing. And positive omens are completely taken for granted and lift your spirits.
Interesting! See how you can beautifully decorate a hall for a winter wedding, and also what warm and beautiful dresses are available.
Event ideas
After the groom got down on his knee and asked his main question, and the bride said “yes,” the question is - when will the only celebration in their lives take place? Summer with bright colors, of course, beckons, but a creative approach to a holiday in winter will be remembered by young people as a memorable event.
A bride in a fur coat with a bright bouquet and a groom in a black tuxedo will harmonize perfectly on a snow-white blanket of snow. After the New Year, you still don’t want to let go of the fairy tale, and if you decorate the hall with white or blue shades, the celebration will create an atmosphere of magic, where everything shimmers and sparkles.
The bouquet and boutonniere should be in harmony with the mood and become extraordinary, associated with a winter theme.
Immerse your guests in the atmosphere of a winter New Year's forest. A bold decision would be to put fir branches in vases and add pine cones to the decor. The aromas of a frosty winter forest will bring unusualness and continuation of the New Year's fairy tale into the holiday atmosphere.
Don't forget that the winter menu will be different from the summer treat. During the cold season, it would be preferable to serve drinks such as mulled wine, tea or coffee for guests and newlyweds. The main menu should include warm and hot dishes. It is recommended to serve hot chocolate instead of ice cream.
A wedding in the first month of the year and with a romantic mood is sure to be remembered by the young. Take your organization seriously and get creative in the details. Find non-standard solutions, add bright details to the spouses’ outfits, to the decoration of the hall, to the winter menu - and your day will become the most memorable.
Beliefs about winter weddings
Most superstitions about January marriages are positive: folk wisdom says that the newly-made family will have numerous and healthy offspring. Life as a whole will be prosperous, but the spouses themselves must make efforts for this. From the point of view of signs, January is not suitable for a wedding for everyone.
- If a couple is not afraid of the prospect of raising several children, then they can safely plan a wedding for this month.
- If the bride and groom have a calm character and want a quiet and measured family life without a storm of passions, then the beginning of the year is the ideal time for marriage. However, it should be borne in mind that one day such a marriage may become routine, so you need to introduce at least minimal variety into the relationship.
- If future newlyweds want their family to always have wealth, then January is their choice. Of course, financial well-being directly depends on the hard work and skills of the spouses themselves, but a January wedding will contribute to the emergence of good opportunities to increase their wealth.
In addition, January is the first month of the year, its beginning. From a symbolism point of view, this represents the beginning of a new life for the newlyweds, the birth of their own family. In ancient times, our ancestors had their own restrictions regarding the wedding date; in January, folk signs favored couples entering into an alliance.
Christmas wedding
Despite the fact that according to the laws of the church it is better to have a wedding after Epiphany, it is quite possible to get married on Christmas Day - January 7th. The church imposes a categorical ban on weddings during the Nativity Fast, which ends on January 6th.
Registration at the registry office can be scheduled for any working day, even if it falls on a fast, since this is a formal registration that has nothing to do with the church
Christmas weddings are a real occasion for fun. You can have a themed party with fancy costumes, food and a Christmas table. There are a lot of options for the menu. But the main Christmas dish is considered to be a whole bird baked in the oven with spices and citrus fruits.
If the celebration is planned for Christmas, then the decoration of the hall will not be complete without a Christmas tree, live or artificial. The Christmas Eve theme gives many options for decorating the banquet hall.
Fortune Teller
The weather on the wedding day allows you to determine who the couple's first child will be. If the sun is shining and there is not much frost, then you can expect a girl. If the winter weather is harsh, then, according to legend, the first will be a boy. Tamara Solntseva
It is noteworthy that the interpretation of the sign also depends on the weather on the day of the January wedding. If nature pleases with snowfall, and in the form of large flakes, then prosperity and, most importantly, financial wealth await the married couple. If a strong wind blows on the wedding day, then the relationship between the spouses will be fragile, and everyone will have to make an effort not to succumb to temptations on their married journey together.
The most famous customs and superstitions
If the bride and groom do not trust only folk wisdom, then they can ask advice from other forces. In particular, you can look at the church, astrological and lunar calendars to determine the optimal wedding date for yourself. If you study all these recommendations, you will end up with just 2-3 suitable days from which you can easily choose the ideal date.
If future newlyweds want to not only get officially married, but also get married in a church, then they need to take into account that during certain periods of January this is impossible:
- during the Nativity (Filippova) fast, which lasts until January 7;
- during Christmastide, which lasts from January 7 to 18;
- undesirable on the day of baptism - January 19;
- on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Thus, dates from January 20 remain suitable, excluding the second, fourth and sixth days of each week. Also, newlyweds should check the favorable dates in January according to the lunar calendar. It is compiled based on the phase of this star and its position relative to other celestial bodies, therefore it is unique for each year. For example, in January 2019, the most suitable dates from the point of view of astrologers are the 1st, 21st, 26th, 28th and 29th, and the unfavorable days are the 3rd, 6th, 10th and 16th.
Important! Registry offices do not register marriages during the New Year holidays; the end date may be different in each year, so you need to find out in advance.
Navigation through the lunar wedding calendar
Other lunar calendars for January 2021
- You can look at the detailed general lunar calendar for January 2021 on the page lunar calendar for January 2021
- Lunar calendar of haircuts for January 2021 You can look at the page Lunar calendar of haircuts for January 2021
- You can look at the lunar calendar of the gardener and gardener for January 2021 on the page lunar calendar of the gardener and gardener for January 2021
- Lunar calendar of affairs for January 2021 You can look at the page Lunar calendar of affairs for January 2021
Lunar wedding calendar for the current year 2021
- The lunar wedding calendar for January 2021 will help you find out favorable days for weddings for the current month.
- A full overview of lunar wedding calendars for the current year is on the page lunar wedding calendar for 2021
The starting point into the world of the lunar calendar and everything about the influence of the Moon on our lives can be found on the “Lunar Calendar” page.
Lunar wedding calendar for the previous 6 months
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Additional Tips
To make your marriage happy, you need to work on your relationship. No signs or superstitions will save a family in which there is no sincerity and warm feelings. Therefore, before choosing a wedding date based on popular beliefs, you need to think about this step from the point of view of your inner feelings.
Typically, the bride and groom choose the summer months, late spring or early autumn for their wedding, because they do not want to hold a celebration in the cold. However, Russian weather with heavy snowfall, snow-covered trees and majestic snowdrifts will allow you to celebrate the creation of a family in a picturesque and unusual setting.
This will look especially harmonious if the celebration includes national entertainment - sleigh rides drawn by three, drinking tea with a samovar and bagels, a walk through a snow-covered forest, etc. If a couple is superstitious and decided to celebrate their wedding in January based on signs, then such fun will be very useful.
Interesting!
Marriage in January: where and how to celebrate
Choosing a place to celebrate is not an easy and important task, especially if your holiday is scheduled for the cold season. Where is the best place to celebrate a wedding so that guests and newlyweds do not freeze?
- Restaurant. The simplest and surest decision for celebrating a winter wedding is to choose a good restaurant. Your guests will not freeze, and you will be able to wear any outfit, even the lightest, because the restaurant will be very warm. For a little pick-me-up, you can go outside to watch a fire show or fireworks display.
- Estate. If you want to experience all the charm of a winter wedding, you should go to a distant estate on the shore of a lake or near a forest. If you are planning to register your marriage abroad, January will not be a hindrance for this. Be sure to bring a scarf and mittens. The bride in January should think about her outfit so as not to freeze: take a fur cape or fur coat, wear warm tights and white boots. Also, be sure to inform guests about the dress code.
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- Vacation home. For those who are unfamiliar with restaurants, the ideal place to celebrate a wedding would be a country house, where you can gather in a tight circle, fry meat on the grill, take a steam bath and set off fireworks. A wedding dress and suits will be superfluous here - only a warm, friendly evening, laughter and congratulations from those closest to you - these are the delights of a celebration away from the city. After registering your marriage, you will be able to take stunning photos against the backdrop of snow-covered Christmas trees, as well as have fun games with your guests in the fresh air. You can use sleds, skis and tubing as props.
Summary
A wedding in January portends prosperity for the newlyweds, many children and peace in family life, but this only applies from the point of view of popular superstitions. Until the newlyweds themselves begin to make efforts to make their relationship prosperous, no beliefs will do this for them. Popular wisdom offers only a solid foundation on which the bride and groom must build their own happiness.
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