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Las arras, or Las arras matrimoniales (English: arrhae, wedding tokens, or unity coins〔(''Hispanic Wedding Traditions'' ), worldlyweddings.com〕) are wedding paraphernalia used in Christian wedding ceremonies in Spain, Latin American countries, and the Philippines. The tradition is also followed, with varying names and customs, in countries and communities bearing degrees of Hispanic influence.〔(''Weddings in the Philippines'' ), seiyaku.com〕 Traditionally, in Spain and Latin America, it is made up of thirteen gold coins〔〔(''Hispanic Wedding Traditions'' ), weddingarras.com〕 presented in an ornate box or chest; in the Philippines, it is in an ornate basket or pouch.〔〔 After being blessed by a priest, they are given or presented by the groom to the bride. ==Origins and representation== The word ''arras'' is a Spanish word meaning "earnest money", "bride price", or "bride wealth". The custom of using coins in weddings can be traced to a number of places including Spain and Rome.〔〔 The book ''An introductory dictionary of theology and religious studies'' claims that origin of ''arras'' was from gold rings or coins in Visigothic Law. Whereas the ''Sex and Society'' claims the practice emerged from Frankish marriage ceremonies. The ancient Roman custom includes the act of breaking gold or silver equally into two pieces. This signifies the promise to marry by two individuals. The Spanish tradition includes treating the set of coins as a representation of the bridal dowry or a way of hastening prosperity, and is placed inside decorated boxes or trays.〔 Perhaps making sense of it all Reynolds & Witte write in their book that the Franks during their wedding gave 13 pennies while the Spanish gave coins or some sort of marriage gift then these two practices merged in the 11th century. The thirteen wedding unity coins symbolize Jesus and the twelve apostles.〔 The exchange of the coins represent the groom's promise to provide for his family, and the bride's trust in his ability to do so. Filipino bridal entourages typically include an "arrhae-bearer" or "coin-bearer", a young page who functions similarly to the ringbearer. Unlike the ringbearer, he carries the actual arrahe on a pillow. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Las arras」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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