The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

WHITE IS TRADITIONALLY THE COLOR OF A WEDDING GOWN SINCE THIS
COLOR SYMBOLIZES VIRGINITY.
MY MOTHER EXPLAINED THIS TRADITIONAL BELIEF TO ME WHEN, AS
A CHILD, I PROPOSED THE IDEA OF COLORED DECORATIONS TO
ENHANCE THE BEAUTY OF DRESSES THAT TO ME SEEMED BLAND.
I WAS LIVING IN INDIANA AT THE TIME.

Where learned: INDIANA

Date learned: 06-07-1972