Abstract

Currently, the world has seen rapid changes in all aspects and it has gradually developed into a closely linked community because of the advancement in economic exchanges and the development of science and technology. Along the way, culture has been exerting far-reaching influences on all walks of a nation. The culture of wedding is a very important part in our culture and life since the wedding ceremony is so important in everyone’s life. In this essay the differences of wedding ceremonies between China and America will be discussed by making analysis and illustrating the details of the wedding ceremony in the two countries, such as the preparing-period and the ceremony itself, which reveal the clue of cultural Americanization. It also analyzes the causes for the difference. Thus, people will understand the culture well and take a more rational attitude to treat the traditional culture and foreign culture.

Key words: cultural difference; wedding ceremony; cultural Americanization

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction-1

2.Literature Review-1

2.1 Culture and Wedding Culture-2

2.2 Cultural difference-3

2.3 Cultural Hegemony and Cultural Americanization-6

3. Differences in Wedding Ceremony in China and America-7

3.1 Preparations before the wedding-7

3.2 Ceremony on the Wedding Day-11

4. Discussion-14

4.1 Reasons for Differences in Wedding Ceremony between China and America-14

4.2 Phenomena of Cultural Hegemony and Cultural Americanization-14

5. Conclusion-16

Works Cited-18