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AT MIDNIGHT OF THE WEDDING DAY, THE MOTHER OF THE BRIDE
TAKES THE BRIDE'S VEIL OFF AS A SYMBOL OF HER GENTLE-
NESS THROUGHOUT LIFE, TOWARD THE BRIDE. SHE NEVER
PULLED HER HAIR. IT IS ALSO A SYMBOL TO THE GROOM
TO TREAT THE BRIDE THE SAME WAY HER MOTHER TREATED
HER AND NOT TO PULL HER HAIR.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: Favorites
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Removing veil

Date learned: 03-10-1970

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