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THE GROOM CARRIES THE BRIDE OVER THE
THRESHOLD, THE FIRST TIME IN THE NEW HOME, TO
SHOW THAT THE MAN WILL CARRY THE BURDEN OF THE
FAMILY.

Submitter comment: TOLD TO ME YEARS AGO BY MY MOTHER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Carrying bride over threshold

Date learned: 04-03-1967

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