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It is supposed to bring sweetness to their married life. ***Placing a wreath on a grave is part of an ancient belief it was necessary to provide comforts for the dead and give them gifts in order for their spirits to not haunt the mourners. The circular arrangement represents a magic circle which is supposed to keep the spirit within its bounds. ***The Vikings believed that the Northern lights which are seen from time to time in the north sky were caused by the flashing armour and spears of Odin's handmaidens as they rode out to collect warriors slain in battle. ***Crossing one's fingers is a way of secretly making the sign of the Cross. It was started by early Christians to ask for divine assistance without attracting the attention of pagans. ***To prevent evil spirits from entering the bodies of their male children, parents dressed them in blue. Blue was chosen because it's the colour of the sky and was therefore associated with heavenly spirits.
 * In Greek culture, brides carry a lump of sugar in their wedding glove.