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School: St Patricks Convent, Kilkenny (roll number 10478)

Location:
Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Sr. M. Dominic
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0855, Page 133

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  2. Local Marriage Customs

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    Marriages usually take place during the Summer Months as this time is very suitable to all. There are various customs which take place at the marriage and these customs are very ancient. People get married before and after Lent as it for-bidden to get married during Lent.
    The Bridal Pair dress very fashionably as the Bridegroon likes to please the Bride and the Bride likes to please the Bride-groom. The Bride dresses in bright
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ella Howard
    Gender
    Female