[Jewelry making - Article 01038] - Re: [Orchid] [Tidbits] The House on the Finger

[beadyeyedgirls]

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>         You ever hear of "bundling"? It's an old and quaint tradition.
>     In days of yore (17th century or so) in England, Scotland, Ireland,
>     Holland, Norway and more ... a couple about to be wed were
>     encouraged to spend the night together in bed. But wait wait ...
>     you of lascivious bents. T'warn't nearly as delightful as might
>     first meet the ear. The couple was required to wear all their
>     clothing. And they were separated by layers of bedding. The girl
>     laid on the sheet ... the boy between sheet and cover. No touchies.
>     Near the bed ... a pair of iron tongs and an iron vessel. I know I
>     know. This conjures up horrific images.  Actually ... the purpose
>     was this. Should he make undo advances in the dark of night ... she
>     was to pick up the tongs and bang the kettle mightily ... sounding
>     the alarm and ensuring his passions would cool. 

    this is true.  & since many families were all living together in
    one-room houses, mom & dad were just a few feet away. 

    in my other life, i'm a historian...but having kids & being consumed
    by other interests has eaten away a lot of what i remember.  i just
    quit my adjunct position in december! 

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