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THE WEDDING RING IS WORN ON THE LEFT HAND, THIRD
FINGER, BECAUSE THE ANCIENTS BELIEVED THERE WAS A
VEIN IN THAT FINGER THAT LED DIRECTLY TO THE HEART.
A RING ON THAT FINGER SYMBOLIZED THE LOVE IN A
PERSON'S HEART FOR HIS PARTNER.

Where learned: J L HUDSONS

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Worn on left hand

Date learned: 10-06-1969

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