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WHEN THE BRIDE AND GROOM ARE KNEELING AT THE ALTAR,
A VEIL IS PLACED ON THE HEADS OF BOTH OF THEM, AND
THEN A KNOTTED ROPE IS PLACED ON TOP OF THAT. TWO
CANDLES ARE LIGHTED. THIS SYMBOLIZES PERPETUAL
TOGETHERNESS.

Where learned: NOT GIVEN

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Headdress

Date learned: 12-04-1965

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