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Pondering a Few of Life's Mysteries
• Did you ever wonder why wedding rings are worn on the third finger of the left hand? Back in ancient Egypt, it was believed there was a blood vein running from that finger that went directly to the heart. They called that vein “vena amoris,” the vein of love, and rings, usually made of bone, ivory or gold, were worn on that finger. Rings symbolized a never-ending circle, the unbroken continuum of undying love.