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Author: * Feiyan Zhou -
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Date: Aug 3, 2007 - 21:15
Jacques, I have brought you a most precious gift from my own land, which I hope will please you. In China, jade symbolizes wisdom, justice, compassion, modesty and courage, all qualities which I hope will be present in our marriage.
The fish are carp, which represent wealth and prosperity, something which can be quite useful in a marriage. The carp is also honored for its bravery in swimming against the current. Legend has it that a carp will turn into the Celestial Dragon when it makes its final leap over the rapids. The double fish amulet can bring good fortune to a marriage, and insure successful childbirth.
According to the ancient Confucian Book of Rites, "A gentleman must wear a jade pendant... He should not take off his jade pendant without good reason."
And so my dear, I offer this gift to you in the hope that you will string it around you neck and never take it off, lest we be beset with problems.
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For my new mate
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