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What is a hand fasting ceremony?

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Handfasting is a symbolic act that takes place during a wedding ceremony, where the hands of the happy couple are bound together with ribbon or cord, to represent their commitment to each other. Their hands are wrapped together in an expression of their love, with words, poetry or music accompanying the ritual. It is a wedding ritual that is said to date back over 2,000 years and has Celtic roots. It is a popular choice for many humanist weddings due to its long history, connection to nature and visual appeal. You can read more about it at this link: https://www.brides.com/story/handfasting-wedding-ceremony-101#:~:text=Handfasting%20is%20an%20ancient%20Celtic,and%20secular%20vows%20and%20readings.