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THE TRADITION OF HAVING A BEST MAN AT A WEDDING CEREMONY
BEGAN WITH THE IDEA OF HAVING THE BEST MAN PROTECT THE
GROOM FROM THE BRIDE'S FATHER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage Ceremony

Date learned: 03-00-1972

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