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AT THE CLOSE OF WEDDING FESTIVITIES, THE BRIDE
REMOVES HER VEIL AS A SIGN THAT SHE IS GIVING
UP HER VIRGINITY. HER WHITE VEIL IS THEN
REPLACED BY A SPRAY OF MULTI-COLORED FLOWERS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Removing veil |
Date learned: 01-17-1968