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THERE IS A CUSTOM FOLLOWING MARRIAGE IN WHICH THE
HUSBAND IS SUPPOSED TO CARRY HIS NEW WIFE OVER THE
THRESHOLD OF THEIR FIRST HOME THE FIRST TIME THEY
GO IN. THIS CUSTOM STEMS FROM A LAW IN THE OLD
TESTAMENT, WHICH STATED THAT IF A MAN WAS ABLE TO
CARRY A GIRL OVER THE THRESHOLD OF HIS HOUSE, BEFORE
BEING CAUGHT BY THE GIRL'S FAMILY, THE GIRL WAS HIS
LAWFUL WIFE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Carrying bride over threshold |
Date learned: 00-00-1967