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PEOPLE WEAR THEIR WEDDING RINGS ON THEIR THIRD FINGER
OF THEIR LEFT HAND BECAUSE IT USED TO BE BELIEVED THAT
THE VEIN OF THAT FINGER LED DIRECTLY TO THE HEART.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Worn on left hand |
Date learned: 01-00-1968
A RING IS WORN ON THE THIRD FINGER OF THE LEFT HAND BECAUSE
THE VEIN THAT CONTROLS THE HEART ENDS THERE AND WHO
EVER PUTS THE RING ON THE FINGER IS THE ONE THE HEART
IS TRUE TO.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Worn on left hand |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
WEAR YOUR WEDDING RING ON THE FOURTH FINGER OF YOUR LEFT
HAND BECAUSE THE VEIN IN THAT FINGER RUNS DIRECTLY TO THE
HEART.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; GADSDEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Marriage Worn on left hand |