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School: Naas (Mercy Convent) (roll number 15040)

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Naas, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0776, Page 388

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  1. Marriage Customs and Signs

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    Marriage customs and signs
    It is unlucky to get weded in the month of May, because the fairies are always on the watch in that month. Very few people get married in May. It is said that wednesday is a very lucky say on which to get married. Friday is also a favorite. June is a lucky month for marriage. It is unlucky to cut your nails on friday because that is the fairies day. It is lucky to start businesses on friday. It is lucky to toe a shoe to the motor - car in which the bride and groom are. It is lucky to be married in blue.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Christina Byrne
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Westown, Co. Kildare
    Informant
    Mr Thomas Byrne
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Westown, Co. Kildare