Why Do Newlyweds Go On A Honeymoon? History & Origin Of This Tradition

Popular Tradition

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How Did It Begin?

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Western Origins

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Modern Tradition

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Alternate Theory

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Marriage By Capture

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Darker Theory

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Why The Name?

[{"selector":"#anim-a065ccdf-2d9f-4084-a616-f43a2426f983 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Credits: Unsplash It’s called Honeymoon because this period is sweeter than sugar.

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