My sister-in-law received a diamond necklace as a ruse to keep the real custom under wraps until the right time. Despite the unexpected twist, she was very kind, and we had a good chuckle over it.
This experience deepened my connection to my husband’s family and gave me a greater respect for my mother-in-law for preserving our legacy. The significance of modesty, reverence for history, and the unique bonding power of traditions among families were all lessons I took away from it.
