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MARRIAGE CUSTOMS IN MEXICO
IF A GIRL IS NOT GIVEN PERMISSION TO MARRY THE BOY WHO REQUESTS TO
THE FATHER IS PERSUADED BY THE OTHER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS TO GRANT
HOUSE SO THAT SHE MAY CONTINUE TO SEE THE BOY. DURING THIS TIME
MARRY HER, THE GIRL IS USUALLY TAKEN TO ANOTHER MARRIED COUPLE'S
PERMISSION TO MARRY.
Where learned: WESTERN YMCA
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Asking permission to marry |
Date learned: 11-12-1971