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Tag Archives: marital
A goose being taken to the home of a bride-to-be
Apparently, at the Proposal Meeting (of the parents of the bride-to-be and her groom), the bridegroom’s family will present the bride’s family with a live goose. The bride’s family should not kill the goose and eat it, because the … Continue reading
Posted in Image Annotation, Photograph of the day
Tagged anthropology, betrothal, bird, bridegroom, custom, engagement, fiancé, furniture, goose, marital, marriage, rite, ritual, swan, symbol, table, wedding
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