Guining now refers to married women visiting their parents' homes. Guining is a traditional custom passed down from ancient times, also known as being a guest, returning home, or returning home for three generations. Newlyweds usually bring their gifts to visit the bride's home on the third day of their wedding.
What are the requirements for Guining
1. Time
The return time for newlyweds varies in different regions, with most returning to their parents' home on the third day after marriage, and some returning on the sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, or full moon.
2. Clothing
Although the attire for returning home may not be as elaborate as for getting married, it should still be appropriate and generous. It is best to wear new clothes with festive colors, such as cheongsam and red coats, which are good choices. If holding a returning home banquet, the attire should be more formal.
3. Gifts
When returning home, it is necessary to bring some gifts to the bride's parents to satisfy and reassure their parents in law. Common gifts for returning home include meat, eggs, fruits, tea, tobacco, alcohol, etc. The styles are often not fixed, but the gifts must be even numbers, meaning that couples will be in pairs, have double happiness, and have a good marriage for a hundred years.