After finishing yesterday's blog I started wondering about the reason June is the most popular month to get married in. The reason behind June's popularity for weddings comes from its name sake Juno,Roman goddess of marriage. It was said she would bring prosperity and happiness to all who wed in her month. There were also practical reasons. If married in June the first child would likely be born in Spring allowing the woman time to recover before the fall harvest (how thoughtful of her!). In Victorian times it was also the time of year most people took their annual bath (that would be a plus for both parties!). I also came across a rhyme about the days of the week for marrying:
Marry on Monday for health,
Tuesday for wealth,
Wednesday the best day of all,
Thursday for crosses,
Friday for losses,and
Saturday for no luck at all.
Which begs the question why is Saturday now the most popular day to marry?
Marry on Monday for health,
Tuesday for wealth,
Wednesday the best day of all,
Thursday for crosses,
Friday for losses,and
Saturday for no luck at all.
Which begs the question why is Saturday now the most popular day to marry?
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