Veil facts for kids
A veil is a soft piece of fabric that covers all or part of the face or head. People, especially women, have used veils in many cultures for a long time. You often see brides wearing a veil on their wedding day. Veils can have a religious meaning, or they can be worn for fun or dance. A veil is different from a mask because a mask usually fits tightly and is often stiff, while a veil is soft and can hang loosely.
What Veils Mean
Veils are a way people communicate without using words. They always send some kind of unspoken message.
The face is a very important part of how we talk to each other. When someone covers their face, it can mean they are not ready to interact. This is why women have often used veils. Because a veil is soft, it can be easily lifted back over the head or moved aside. This action is also a signal. It can mean, "Now I am ready to connect." For example, brides often lift their veil when they are officially married.
Veils can also be partly see-through. This makes the message they send a bit more interesting and adds a sense of mystery. It's like a fashion statement. When someone lifts or drops their veil, it can show how close they feel to others. It's a way of showing that someone who was covered is now more open.
Images for kids
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Standing woman holding her veil. Terracotta figurine, about 400–375 BC.
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A picture of Isabeau of Bavaria, a queen of France, wearing a veil.
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A Jewish woman praying and wearing a Tichel.
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The sanctuary in the Basilica of Saint-Denis showing veiling near the altar.
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An altar cross covered with a veil during Holy Week.
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A Western burse and chalice veil placed over holy vessels. A maniple is also visible.
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Nuns wearing black veils.
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Women in Algeria wearing a haïk, a type of veil.
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A bride wearing a typical wedding veil.
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Salvadoran women wear special regional veils. These veils are an important part of traditional clothing in El Salvador.
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Amadou Bamba, 1923.
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See also
In Spanish: Velo para niños
