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IT IS A COMMON CUSTOM IN MANY COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE
WORLD FOR THE HUSBAND TO CARRY HIS WIFE ACROSS THE
THRESHOLD ON THEIR WEDDING NIGHT.
Where learned: ENGLAND
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Carrying bride over threshold |
Date learned: 03-25-1968