what is the tradition associated with Jordan Almonds?

Please enlighten me.

Thanks.

Re: what is the tradition associated with Jordan Almonds?

Oh man! I have the story in one of my bridal books and today of course, I don't have it with me!

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here you go sweetie!!

Fresh almonds have a bittersweet taste, which represents life. The sugarcoating is added with the hope that the newlyweds' life will be more sweet than bitter.

ITALIAN WEDDINGS Five almonds signify five wishes for the bride and groom: health, wealth, happiness, fertility, and longevity. These almonds decorate each place setting as favors, tucked into pretty boxes or tulle bags called *bomboniere* that are often personalized with the couple's names and wedding date.

GREEK WEDDINGS Sugarcoated almonds in traditional Greek weddings are called *koufetta*. They are placed in little bags in odd numbers and are served on a silver tray. Odd numbers are indivisible, symbolizing how the newlyweds will share everything and remain undivided. Tradition holds that if an unmarried woman puts the almonds under her pillow, she'll dream of her future husband.

Consider using this Jordan Almonds poem:

Jordan Almonds for Thee

Five sugared almonds for each guest to eat To remind us that life is both bitter and sweet. Five wishes for the new husband and wife -- Health, wealth, happiness, children, and a long life!

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Thanks for that Marcella, I didnt want to type all that.

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Thanks MarcellaBella.

You do learn something new every day.

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I love the poem that I am going to print them up on little cards and attach them to the bag of jordan almonds.

My grandmother told me that back when she got married she and my grandpa walked around their reception and and handed out the jordan almonds to their guest. This way you get everyone's best wishes for a happy and healty marriage

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Charliesgirl, great idea. Thats sweet.

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