Chapter XVI: Birth, Marriage, and Death Customs

New meanings grafted on to old practices 265
Superstitious customs at the birth of a child 266-267
The birth-feast, and the special dainties prepared for it 267-268
The christening 269
Concerning wedding customs 269-270
Banns of marriage 271
‘Lucky’ and ‘unlucky’ days for a wedding 272
‘Unlucky’ omens on the way to church 273
Ceremonies after the wedding 274
Wedding sports 275
Riding the stang 276
Customs and superstitions concerning death 277-278
Funeral customs 279-281
Telling the bees 281-282