The rules for lifting the red veil include: it cannot be lifted halfway, the groom must lift the red veil, and lifting the red veil cannot be done by hand.
1、 What are the requirements for a red hat
1. The red cap cannot be lifted halfway
The bride's veil cannot be lifted halfway. There is a saying that goes: once the veil is lifted, disaster will inevitably arise. That is to say, from the moment the bride puts on the red veil, it should wait until it can be lifted, and lifting it halfway is considered unlucky.
2. The red veil should be lifted by the groom
It is best for the bride's veil to be lifted by the groom, both emotionally and logically. It should not be casually lifted by others, but if there are specific local customs that allow others to lift it, they can also follow the customs. If not, it is still best for the groom to lift it.
3. Lifting the red hood cannot be done by hand
When the groom lifts the veil, he usually cannot use his hands, but instead uses auspicious objects such as jade ruyi or a weighing rod (also known as a happiness scale) to lift the bride's veil, symbolizing a happy marriage and life.
2、 The Function of Ancient Red Cap Head
1. Cover up embarrassment
Marriage was a first time for ancient women, so it was inevitable to feel a bit shy. Moving from her mother's home to her in laws' home requires the bride to adapt to unfamiliar environments and in laws. In addition, the bride needs to sit in a sedan chair and be carried to her in laws' house. When walking on the street, the bride's face will be seen by passersby. Covering it with a hood can relieve the bride's nervousness.
2. Aesthetics
Chinese people are particular about being reserved, and women's shy appearance can arouse men's greed. Under the ancient concept of male superiority and female inferiority, women had to cater to male aesthetics to create their own image.
3. To ward off evil spirits
On the way to pick up the bride, it is inevitable to encounter some bridges, ancestral halls, and other places, which are said to produce evil spirits. Covering the bride's head can prevent her from being infected by evil spirits and also prevent them from being brought to her in laws' house.