A way of thanking female neighbours and friends for their gifts by putting them on display. It was held in the bride’s home for two days, both in the afternoon and evening. A wide selection of home baking was served along with sandwiches and tea.
Show of Presents
A way of thanking female neighbours and friends for their gifts by putting them on display. It was held in the bride’s home for two days, both in the afternoon and evening. A wide selection of home baking was served along with sandwiches and tea.
It was a good way allowing the two families meet each other when the betrothed pair didn’t live in the same community. Nowadays, the show of presents is usually held at weekends. Men may now attend and sophisticated fare is served.