***** BACHELOR TAX LEVIED *****
In the days of early America, the desire for marriage and children was so desirable that a tax was levied on bachelorhood
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In the days of early America, the desire for marriage and children was so desirable that a tax was levied on bachelorhood
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~ Acquaintance Customs ~
Dances were a popular folk activity in early America. When unmarried young men and women attended these folk dances, they always carried 'conversation lozenges' on the person. Conversation lozenges were often heart-shaped sweet candies with tender messages of love written on them. The young lads presented them to the ladies they were attracted to. If a young lady did not return the lozenge, or if she gave the young gentlemen own of her self-designed lozenges, it was assumed that the pair was on the way to become a socially recognized couple.
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***** The heart as a symbol of love *****
Throughout romantic literature, the heart is regarded as the ultimate expression of love. "I give my heart to you." "I love you with all my heart." "My heart goes out to you."
Throughout romantic literature, the heart is regarded as the ultimate expression of love. "I give my heart to you." "I love you with all my heart." "My heart goes out to you."
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