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Celebrating First Christmas as a Couple

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Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year when everyone is decked up with high spirit and enthusiasm. It is not just about the festival but the excitement of the New Year adds on to the realm. And to top it up, if you are recently married then there is much more a reason to celebrate and enjoy your togetherness. For a magical tint to the occasion, we have listed here 7 ways to make the most of occasion and start new family traditions of your own.

1) Carry forward family traditions

Its the best time to relive your childhood fantasies. Recall all those things that made Christmas special for you as child and find ways to twine them into your adult lives. It could be decorating your house with your favorite stuffs, preparing all the junk food that you would love to have but would refrain on a regular basis and restrict to just a few important occasions or watching out your favorite movie.

2) Start your own customs

Following age old traditions in your family is fun, but since you are starting your own family and creating your own new home, it is a nice idea to pick a few things that you can put into practice every year creating a tradition of your own. It could be as small as opening a secret gift on Christmas Eve to making a special meal of something that you two would enjoy as a couple.

3) Reorganize your memories

With the year-end approaching, it’s a great time to have a look back on how the year went by! Celebrate it, get your memories printed in photos, frame them and hang it around the places where you can cherish them and let them speak a story of yours that was created during the year.

4) Sing a Carol

You might not be an expert singer to be a part of the carol team, but singing old holiday carols in the comfort of your own living room has its own charm. This can be a part of your own tradition list, adding some romance to your life.

5) Plan your “WE” time

It can sometimes be a little tough to prioritize your relationship amidst all the festivities, family gatherings and celebrations. Make sure to set aside some time that’s for just the two of you, when you can reconnect without distractions, recollect on the past year, and plan together for the coming year.

6) Be crazy in your clicks

Surely you would love to pose as a perfect couple in all your clicks, but clicking a few goofy pics that are more humorous will bring a smile on your face year after year at every glance. Let your humorous and lighter side reflect through your pics to cherish forever.

7) Plan your travel and family commitments

In case you are travelling to celebrate your Christmas with your loved ones, you can still plan your personal time. Make a reservation at your favorite restaurant a few days in advance, so that you can get some alone time. In case your family lives nearby, you can plan mornings alone with your partner and evenings could be a family affair.

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Top 5 Destinations for an Ideal Honeymoon

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No matter whether you are married or about to get married, choosing a perfect honeymoon destination is quite a challenging task for both bride and groom. Be it a Hindu matrimony or Christian matrimony, a custom of going on a honeymoon is common among people of all religion and background. As we all know, matrimony  adds a lot of stress to your life and planning your honeymoon while so many other things going around can be difficult.

So to help you find out some good destinations, below we are listing some perfect international places to go on your honeymoon after marriage:

Hawaii: Hawaii is undoubtedly one of the top honeymoon destinations due to its amazing attributes that makes the exotic Hawaii so perfect. Also, the various romantic beaches and lip-smacking Hawaiian cuisine set the perfect honeymoon atmosphere. It is also home to some incredible islands that include Maui Island, Kauai Island, Oahu Island, Lanai Molokai and many others.

Greece: Not only famous among art and history lovers, Greece is one of the perfect holiday getaways for newlyweds too. The amazing architectural buildings, theatre, sculptures as well as mouth-watering cuisines make this place perfect to spend some ideal time with your loved ones.

Mauritius: Also known as heaven on earth, Mauritius is another popular honeymoon destination. The crystal clear water, tranquil beaches, balmy weather and exquisite landscapes attract thousands of honeymooners and globetrotters all around the world. If nature attracts you and your partner, then Mauritius is definitely a place that you must go on a honeymoon.

Bali: A tropical paradise, Bali in Indonesia is a perfect place to spend some gala time with your better half. The natural surroundings and greenery of this place will leave you spellbound. Filled with adventure, Bali is absolutely an amazing place. Visiting this island will also help you come close to the culture and tradition of Indonesia at its best. You can also enjoy a romantic breakfast with your partner witnessing an active volcano.

Paris: An eternal city of love, Paris in France is a place that you must go if you are looking for a Bollywood style honeymoon. This city offers you a perfect ambiance to help you enjoy a classic romance with your partner. This place will also help you explore the best chocolate, food and cheese and amazing red wine to set the right mood. You can also learn to do the Tango with your partner at the amphitheater by the Seine.

Maldives:  If you want to spend some time in luxury close to the nature, then Maldives is a place where you should go to some quality time with your partner. Also, don’t forget to dive deep into the water to explore the exotic coral reefs. Surfing in the sapphire water in the Indian Ocean will definitely help you both bring some great memories home. You can also spend some relaxing time enjoying spa therapy to burn all the stress of the wedding.

So next time you plan your honeymoon, don’t forget to consider all these above-listed destinations to create some amazing memories for the lifetime.

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TOP 10 TIPS TO WIN OVER A BENGALI GIRL

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Are you in love with a Bengali girl? Are you desperately searching for the ways to woo her? Do you want to learn things about the Bengali girls and  Bengali marriages? If yes, then below we are listing the top 10 ways to woo a Bengali girl and win her over:

1. As most of the Bengali girls are very intellectual, try to have only stimulating conversations with them. Useless talks hardly impress them. Choose a few important topics beforehand and prepare to talk about them. This will surely help you to maintain a long conversation with her and will impress her instantly.

2. Read a few Bengali writers and talk about them in a way that it doesn’t feel that you are forcefully bringing the topic in between the conversation. Talk casually about it in a way that it feels that you have good handy knowledge of the written Bengali works. Bengali girls love to read and are absolutely crazy for books.

3. Learn each and every thing about Bengali marriage. Most of the Bengali girls love to marry in Bengali style only. If she feels that you have a good knowledge about it and you are highly inclined to get married in the Bengali way only, she will feel at ease with you as regards her marriage style.

4. If you are taking a Bengali girl out for a dinner, take her to a restaurant which serves excellent Bengali food like Maach etc. Before going out, you should also learn the art of ‘Kata Baachna’ used while eating a fish.

5. Dress up well and in an informal style, but not in a Rancho style. As the bong girls are highly intellectual, mostly the girls prefer, simply and informally dressed boys. Mostly, such girls do not go after pomp and show. No girl like shabbily dressed guys, so suit up well.

6. Have a good cultural knowledge about the Bengali people. Bongs like to be respected for their cultural heritage. They take pride in it and expect the same from the other.

7. Show immense respect for her family. Not only Bengali girls, but all girls like to see a glimpse of respect for her family in the eyes of their prospective groom. This isn’t too much to expect. Talk in praise about her family values and virtues.

8. Keeping all the points in mind, don’t pretend to be a different person. Be yourself and just show respect for her, her family and her culture. That’s it. If you will try to be some different person, she will be very quick to identify it.

9. Show her that you love her for what she is. You will not force her to change in any way and will respect her choices as regards career and other.

10. Bongs ask a lot of questions. Don’t feel annoyed by them. Give all the answers of their question by being calm. This is all what she needs from you, nothing else. Short and simple answers attract Bengali girls the most.

You can learn more about these girls by visiting the web pages of the Bengali matrimony sites, where these bongs specifically mention about what they look for in their prospective groom. These 10 tips that I have explored are useful to impress any Bengali girl. Taking help of the  best matrimonial site can also help you find the right Bengali girl for you.

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The Vibrant Customs and Traditions in Kannada Matrimony

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As we all know, the state of Karnataka has a population of people coming from all religion and background. Though the majority of the population of Karnataka is of Hindus, you will also find many Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, and Jain settled there. Unlike other Hindu Matrimony or Christian Matrimony,  the Kannada Matrimony rituals are an easy and a blissful event, which are usually vibrant.

The Kannada Matrimony Ceremony for the Hindu caste is a simple affair. The wedding rituals and customs of Kannada community are usually simple and modest. The major objective is to carry the rituals as per their culture. Below we are listing some quintessential Kannada weeding rituals:

Some Important Pre-wedding Ceremonies in Kannada Matrimony

There are many Kannada wedding rituals, which usually begins days before the wedding. The customs are usually held at both the bride and groom’s place.

The pre-wedding rituals begin with Nischay Tamulam. In this ritual, a formal agreement takes place and the alliance gets fixed. After this, the family of the bride and groom organize an engagement ceremony, where both the bride and groom exchange rings. Gifts and sweets also get exchanged between the families.

Another interesting and fascinating pre-wedding ritual is Kashiyatra Tradition. In this tradition, the groom pretends and act like he will leave his family and will go to Kashi to become a Brahmachari. On seeing this, all the family members try to convince him to not leave home by luring him with worldly goods. The groom then cancels his plan to leave home and decides to marry a girl.

Wedding Rituals in Kannada Matrimony

The Kannada wedding takes place during the daytime.  The Mandap is decorated with fresh, colorful flowers as well as lights. The wedding rituals start with a ritual known as Var Pooja, where the bride’s father welcomes the groom and wash his feet. The bride then arrives in the Mandap and is made to sit next to the groom. The Kannada bride wears  Navari, which is the traditional wedding attire along with green bangles and jasmine flowers to adorn the hair. Whereas the Kannada groom wears Silk dhoti and Kurta.

The next important ritual is Kanyadaan ritual, where the bride’s father takes her hand and places it on to the groom’s hand. Then he puts coconut and betel leaves on their hands followed by sprinkling holy water. This custom is also known as Dhare Herdu tradition. The groom then ties Mangalsutra around the bride’s neck and takes seven rounds around the holy fire also called yagna. This important ritual is called Saptapadi. This wedding ritual solemnizes the wedding, as after this ritual, the priest declares the bride and groom as man and wife.

After the wedding rites, the food gets served to all the guests and family members. Another interesting thing about Kannada marriage is that unlike other Indian matrimony, the food is served in a traditional style on banana leaves with guests sitting on the floor. After this comes the time of the Grihapravesh, where the bride enters the groom’s house and  is welcomed by her mother-in-law. The groom also gives a new name to the bride and beautifully writes it on a plate filled with rice using a finger ring.

If you are someone who is looking for a perfect Kannada matrimony match, then Lovevivah.com can surely help you find your perfect match.

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Enchanting Ceremonies That Glorifies a Telugu Wedding

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Appealing rituals that exalt Kamma wedding in India is a realm of culture and tradition, neither you nor I can deny that. And of all the holy customs, Telugu marriage tops the rank. This is because ‘A wedding’ is just not only a ceremony to unify a boy and girl in Telugu matrimony. It’s a promise of two endearing souls in heaven, hand-in-hand for a “Together forever” commitment and an exhilarating celebration of two families and well-wishers for a new beginning. So the occasion certainly deserves to be extremely grand and mind-blowing if I am not wrong. You can also take help of Telugu matrimony sites that help people to find desired  Telugu brides and groom.

Snathakam Ceremony for the Groom

This is a popular rite called Snathakam which is done prior to the wedding day in the house of the groom. The groom is asked to wear a sacred silver thread on his body referring the termination of his bachelorhood and accepts the responsibility of taking over the welfare and well being of the family. He is no more a one man and there is a family whom he should take care of, to be more precise, he is a family man from now on. Some people refer the custom as “Upanayanam”.

The Kashi Yatra Custom

This custom is a part of all Telugu weddings. In Tamil marriages this custom s known as Kashi Yatra. This custom adds joy to the viewers as the groom is asked to pretend as if he gets adamant in leaving for Kashi (a pilgrimage) and he is no more interested in marriage or any other earthly happiness. To add more to the fun the bride’s brother acts like pleading his brother-in-law to change his decision and sign the marital agreement with his sister to spend all his life with her.

Haldi Ceremony or Nalagu Rite

The ritual generally takes place in all states and is refered to with different names in different states. In Tamil marriage it is known as Nalagu, whereas north Indians refer it as the Haldi ceremony. The turmeric is smeared on the body of the bride and groom which signifies the rite performed for the purification of the bride and groom.

Viragudi Mokkadam

After ending all the customs at home, the groom sets off to step into the marriage hall. Before that a sacred visit to the temple is mandatory. Isn’t it? But No! This is not as ordinary as before. A big day deserves everything big and special. So is the temple visit. And the groom should worship it for everything to go well in his life. A coconut with turmeric and kumkum on its head will be broken in front of the divine statue of God or goddess. And the holy tradition successfully ends with a puja.

The Bride Arrives

Here comes the magical moment the groom will be longing for. You read it right! I meant the arrival of the bride. The maternal uncle of the girl accompanies her to the Mandap to bring together the couples made in heaven. A curtain will be placed in the middle of the bride and groom, a priest repeating the sacred mantras. Then, the tie knotting ceremony will take place, followed by the wedding rounds. The awesome moment begins with the priest giving Thali (Mangalsutra) to the groom reciting slogans beside. The holy thread that binds the two lives into one is placed right at the center of the bride’s chest. This is to indicate that the bride takes all her marital responsibilities and the love for her new family in her heart. Then they take seven wedding vows around the holy fire and it is believed that the couple is united in front of Panchabhutaalu (earth, air, water, fire, and sky). The customs and traditions hence demonstrate how solemn and vital a Telugu matrimony traditions are.

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