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PREVIOUS TO WEDDING CEREMONY

GROOM HAS A "STAG PARTY".
THIS PARTY CONSISTS OF MALE ONLY. USUALLY THE FRIENDS OF THE GROOM
GIVE THE PARTY. THE ACTIVITIES THAT TAKE PLACE ARE KNOWN AS THE
LAST "FLING" MEANING, THE HUSBAND COES THINGS HE MAY NOT DO ONCE
HE'S MARRIED. FOR EXAMPLE, STAY OUT LATE WITH THE BOYS AND DRINK
UNTIL HE IS DRUNK.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bachelor parties

Date learned: 12-00-1982

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