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When Did Bedding Ceremonies Stop in History?

When Did Bedding Ceremonies Stop in History?

When Did Bedding Ceremonies Stop? A Look at an Old Marriage Tradition Bedding ceremonies were once a common tradition in Europe and parts of early colonial America. These rituals symbolized the formal start of a couple’s married life and often involved witnesses, symbolic gestures, and community participation. But as cultures evolved, the practice faded. In…