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The tradition of wearing a wedding band on the ring finger, or "annular," stems from ancient Roman beliefs. Romans thought a special vein, called the Vena Amoris or "vein of love," directly connected the left ring finger to the heart. Therefore, placing an alliance on this finger was a symbolic way to permanently keep love connected to the heart. However, this romantic notion is based on a non-existent vein. Despite the Vena Amoris not being real, the symbol has endured for centuries. Even 2000 years later, people continue to wear their wedding bands on the ring finger, maintaining this tradition rooted in ancient Roman romanticism, regardless of the anatomical inaccuracy.