“Handfasting,” says Donna Lynn, “is an ancient way to get married.” My novia Diane and I are interested. We are engaged. We want to know if we can get married this way. “It is going back to literally ...

Most people have heard the expression "tying the knot," but may not be familiar with the origins of this phrase. Also known as handfasting, tying the knot is one of the oldest wedding rituals we know.

Among the various ways you can refer to marriage, the phrase "tying the knot" is often heard. But where does it come from? Interestingly, tying the knot is actually in relation to one of the oldest ...