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MARRIAGE CUSTOM
IT IS TRADITION THAT DURING LEAP YEAR IT IS THE RIGHT OF THE WOMAN
TO PROPOSE MARRIAGE RATHER THAN THE MAN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE WOODS
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage During leap year |
Date learned: 01-30-1971