European Bedding Ceremony Tradition

European Bedding Ceremony Tradition

In the past, many European cultures across all social classes practiced a "bedding ceremony" after marriages. The bride and groom were placed together in a marital bed in front of witnesses. In 16th-century Germany, guests would leave and celebrate loudly outside, playing pipes and drums, while the couple consummated the marriage.

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