Why did people have Christmas Day weddings? The reason is perhaps not as romantic as it may first seem. The team here at Anglia Research looked into this long-lost festive tradition.
Our research into festive nuptials from days gone by uncovered some fascinating insight into this Victorian tradition that has long since died out.
Our latest blog with a festive twist, which can be read here, talks about some of main driving factors behind a couple’s decision to get married on 25th December back in the 18th and 19th centuries, including:
- The work schedules of the working class
- Reduced rate or free services
- Inner city prevalence
- Batch weddings
- Legacy
For family history enthusiasts and those with even a general interest in genealogy, these weddings offer a glimpse into the social and cultural fabric of the Victorian era during the festive period.
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