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I have just learned about an interesting cultural difference.
On which hand/finger do you wear your wedding ring?
On which hand/finger do you wear your wedding ring?
Yeah, but the finger next to the pinky on the right hand is called the 'ring finger' too. When we got married, we bought 24k pure gold rings. They are quite maleable, so they are probably real. However, mine gave me a rash and gold shouldn't do that so I'm not sure. Anyway, I don't wear it any more. My wife doesn't wear hers either. She needed to take it off once, but it wouldn't come off, so she had it cut. When I did wear it, it was on the finger next to the pinky on the left hand.Doc Al said:In the US, most folks wear the wedding ring on the left hand on the finger next to the pinky. (That finger is called the 'ring finger', of course. )
Doc Al said:In the US, most folks wear the wedding ring on the left hand on the finger next to the pinky. (That finger is called the 'ring finger', of course. )
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_finger"
Borek said:I have just learned about an interesting cultural difference.
On which hand/finger do you wear your wedding ring?
GeorginaS said:What did you learn, Borek? I'm curious to hear what came to your attention.
In the Netherlands, Protestants traditionally wear their engagement ring on the ring finger of the left hand, and their wedding ring on the ring finger of the right hand (a practice which is also widespread in Germany), whereas Roman Catholics do the opposite. In the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium, the wedding ring on the ring finger of the left hand is traditional among Roman Catholics living in the provinces of West Flanders and East Flanders and in part of Limburg, but not elsewhere. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_finger"
The tradition varies depending on culture and religion. In Western cultures, the wedding ring is usually worn on the left hand, while in Eastern cultures it is typically worn on the right hand. Some religions, such as Judaism, may have specific guidelines for which hand to wear the wedding ring on.
In most cultures, the wedding ring is worn on the fourth finger of the hand, also known as the "ring finger". This is believed to have originated from the ancient belief that the fourth finger contains a vein that leads directly to the heart.
While the tradition is to wear the wedding ring on the fourth finger, ultimately it is up to personal preference. Some may choose to wear their wedding ring on a different finger for comfort or style reasons. However, it is important to note that in some cultures or religions, wearing the wedding ring on a different finger may have a different meaning or significance.
Traditionally, both partners in a marriage wear a wedding ring as a symbol of their commitment to each other. However, this is not a requirement and some couples may choose to only have one partner wear a wedding ring or opt for different symbols of their commitment.
Again, this is a personal preference. Some may choose to wear their engagement ring and wedding ring on the same finger, while others may prefer to wear them on different fingers. It is important to consider comfort and practicality when deciding how to wear your rings.