Wednesday, June 17, 2009

The Shivaree

A shivaree, or charivari, or chivaree is a North American term for a clamorous salutation made to a newlywed couple by an assembled crowd of neighbours and friends.

Dad used to tell a family story about a shivaree that ended with a porch being blown off a house.
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Thanks
Fred Holland
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