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The Origin Story of the Bridal Shower
23:59 - 30:29 (06:30)
Learn about the history of the bridal shower, which originally involved the bride and her friends and family gathering to give household gifts and decorations to help prepare her for married life, and eventually inspired an entire town to give gifts to a struggling couple.
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Jared explores the evolution of bachelor parties from the late 19th century to today, while the newest show takes a deep dive into a story about unforgettable characters living off the grid for nearly a century.
23:59 - 27:27 (03:28)
Summary
Jared explores the evolution of bachelor parties from the late 19th century to today, while the newest show takes a deep dive into a story about unforgettable characters living off the grid for nearly a century.
ChapterThe Origin Story of the Bridal Shower
EpisodeThe Sordid History of Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Chuck and Josh talk about the origins of bachelor and bachelorette parties, as well as the history of bridal showers since the 16th century in Belgium.
27:27 - 28:17 (00:50)
Summary
Chuck and Josh talk about the origins of bachelor and bachelorette parties, as well as the history of bridal showers since the 16th century in Belgium.
ChapterThe Origin Story of the Bridal Shower
EpisodeThe Sordid History of Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The bridal shower was a way for the bride and her friends and family to come together for a tasteful brunch and gift-giving.
28:17 - 30:29 (02:11)
Summary
The bridal shower was a way for the bride and her friends and family to come together for a tasteful brunch and gift-giving. The tradition originates from a town that was moved by a couple's love and brought them gifts to start their life together in lieu of the dowry that the bride's father was withholding.