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Thread #107046   Message #2216129
Posted By: Emma B
15-Dec-07 - 05:42 PM
Thread Name: BS: Irish Honeymoon
Subject: RE: BS: Irish Honeymoon
Mi na meala - the month of honey - the first lunar month after a wedding

It was traditional for couples to spend a month together drinking honeyed wine in seclusion.

It was hoped that, after a month had passed, (especially in the case of an elopement) the bride would have become pregnant and any family opposition would have passed.

Sounds good to me !