«The Mehndi Party» Hindu weddings are elaborate occasions that take place over several days. One important part of the festivities is the Mehndi Party. 1______ It is called the Mehndi Party after the dye used to paint patterns on the skin of the bride, also called mehndi. This is a paste made from the dried leaves of a plant, mixed with lemon juice or water. 2________ An artist uses the mehndi to paint complicated designs on the bride’s hands and feet, so she has to sit still for hours. 3_______ They also have designs painted on their skin. 4_________ A popular belief is that the longer the pattern remains on the bride’s skin, the more the groom and his family love her. A This is why the other women sing and dance to entertain her. B The groom’s name is often hidden in the pattern on her hands. C The mehndi patterns last for 2-4 weeks. D This celebration is only for the bride and her relatives. E It is usually reddish-brown, the colour of luck.

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