Engagement custom in Shandong province

1, the man 1 1 arrives at the woman's house at one o'clock.

2. Give the gift money to the woman's mother when entering the door: the new money is wrapped in red cloth and returned to the gift money: when the man leaves, he can return the money that the woman's father bought for his son-in-law.

3, the man prepares six kinds: six pounds of meat: cut once, don't return. Six kilos of snacks: one kilo, one * * * six bags, and two kilos of back. Six Jin of sugar: one Jin, one * * * six bags, two Jin of back. Six bottles of wine: two bottles of white wine, two bottles of red wine and two bottles of health wine. Six bags of vermicelli: one bag is 22, and two bags are returned. Six yellow croaker per catty: book with the seller in advance and return two.

4, the woman's home: prepare fruits and tea, put them on the table first, and wait for the man's family to come; After the man's family came, the woman's mother put red paper on the small dish prepared in advance.

Put some sweets and snacks brought by the man's family in a big plate and put them on the table. Everyone can eat together. Create a festive atmosphere, especially in girls' rooms.

5, sit for a while, go to the hotel to eat, the woman was invited.

Extended data

Characteristics of participation:

1. The engagement shall be concluded without agency, otherwise it will have no legal effect; In other words, the engagement can only be established if both men and women agree.

2. Only those who have the legal capacity for engagement can engage in engagement. The legal definition of engagement ability is based on age: male 17 years old, female 15 years old. A marriage contract concluded in violation of this provision is not invalid, but the parties or legal representatives may request the court to cancel it. Because, for minors under the age of 20, their engagement must be agreed by the legal representative.

3. The engagement should not be enforced. Although the engagement should be observed, it should also follow the wishes of both men and women. If one party fails to perform, it cannot be enforced.