Anonymous #1 4w

Why do people usually do the tradition and what does it usually mean? I’m trying to see what an interaction meant between someone

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Anonymous OP 4w

There are many contexts for garlanding, the meaning entirely depends on what’s happening atm but generally it’s a token of welcoming and appreciation/recognition. Exchanging garlands at a wedding is akin to exchanging rings, but garlanding a public official or long-separated family member or hometown hero is more like “thank you for coming! We love and miss you! Your presence is as welcome as that of the gods”

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Anonymous #1 4w

Oh okay that’s a pretty good explanation. I’m still not sure why someone did it for me though cause I hadn’t seen her in a while and she was attending an event I was hosting. There’s more details but it’s kinda long to explain

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