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Monday, November 24, 2025
The History of the New Year’s Kiss — And Its Surprising Ties to Marriage Traditions
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Every December 31st, as the clock counts down to midnight, millions of couples lean in for one symbolic act: the New Year’s kiss. Today, we ...
Saturday, November 15, 2025
The White Wedding Dress: From Royalty to Modern Tradition
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When we think of weddings today, the image of a bride in a white gown often comes to mind. But the white wedding dress we know now wasn’t...
Saturday, October 4, 2025
From Dowries to Digital Registries: The Story of Wedding Gifts
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Wedding gifts are one of those traditions we rarely question. We simply accept that when someone gets married, guests bring presents or mo...
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Christmas Wedding Traditions and History: Symbols, Decor & Modern Celebrations
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Christmas weddings are steeped in centuries of tradition, symbolism, and even practical ingenuity. From medieval Europe to modern celebrati...
Thursday, September 18, 2025
The story behind wedding announcements: History, etiquette, and modern trends
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Wedding announcements are more than a note to friends and family. They provide a lens that focuses on social history, etiquette, and evolvin...
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