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IT IS A COMMON CUSTOM IN THE U.S. TO HAVE A BACHELOR
PARTY FOR THE GROOM TO BE, ONE DAY BEFORE THE
EVENT. AT THE PARTY A NAKED GIRL IS WHEELED OUT IN
A FAKE CAKE, THUS GIVING HIM HIS LAST BIT OF FREEDOM
AS A BACHELOR.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bachelor parties |
Date learned: 02-15-1968