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Russians shout "Bitter!" at a wedding — where did this wedding tradition come from? 💍There is a mention of this custom in Dahl's dictionary of the 19th century. 💍There are two meanings to this action: ⭐️Gameplay: Guests "complain" that the wine in the glasses is bitter, and only a kiss from the newlyweds can "make" it sweet. ⭐️Symbolic: In Russia, the bride was symbolically mourned before the wedding — they said goodbye to her girlhood. The cry "Bitter!" marks this transition: from the bitter past to a sweet life together. 💍Thus, this phrase is not just fun, but a wish that all the bad things are left behind, and only a sweet (happy) life awaits the newlyweds ahead. Do you like this tradition? Video: Александр Варламов 🔻Wedding tradition in modern Russia #Russian_culture #brief_and_interesting 🟠RCR | Support | Boost