Weddings are another area of life that are infused with religious, cultural, and traditional practices. While not all of the practices from Ancient Chinese weddings are adhered to today, some of them do still appear in modern nuptials. One of the most popular is the tea ceremony. During the actual ceremony, homage is paid to Heaven, Earth, other gods, and ancestors at the family altar. Afterwards, a cup of tea with two lotus seeds or two red dates in it is offered to the parents of the groom.
