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Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend May 27, 2005 Since you asked Tin-can dragging has pagan roots We saw a couple who just got married dragging tin cans behind their car. Don't seem to see that often these days. We were wondering about the origin of that: When and where did it start, and does it have special meaning? — Tom C., Eagle Point Wedding etiquette experts on and off the Internet seem to agree on this one, Tom. Those tin cans tied to the back of the newlyweds’ car are meant to scare away evil spirits who might bother the happy couple. The tradition, which appears to have originated in Germany, stems from pagan beliefs, according to several sources. Before there were automobiles — or tin cans, for that matter — shoes were tied to the back of the newlyweds’ carriage or cart to create the same obnoxious effect. Send questions to "Since You Asked," Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by e-mail to [email protected] . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. Mail Tribune Home | Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life | Opinion AP News | Archives | Site Map | Community | Classified Copyright © 1997-2005 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback www.bingo.com Home Security Systems Trunks, Footlocker dvd-r Distance Education Computer Security Ztech Media Hosting Sports Equipment Online Casino Student Loans tcg student loan consolidation Online Pharmacy Online Casino Reviews Myspace Home Equity Loans Windermere Van Vleet Rogue Valley Travel Discount Hotel Reservations Southern Oregon Loans Online Casino News Casino Gambling Sites Budget Website Templates Online Bingo Entertainment Guide Advertisement s