Why did so many people marry on Christmas Day?

Question

It's not because it was romantic; It was mostly because Christmas was one of the only days people had off from work! 

https://www.findmypast.com/blog/history/christmas-day-weddings

I wanted to share this family photo of 52 Photos Week 51 Festive with the community. Location: Rosalia, Washington. Date: 25 Dec 1921.

Click here for the image details page or here for the full-sized version (1369 x 2260).

Comments

Thank you Maggie for sharing the story very interesting

Answer 1

Not only was Christmas a day off work, usually families would be visiting either on Christmas or just before or after. Even for families that lived in close proximity, it would still be a wagon trip to a relative's house for the Christmas celebration. So, the happy couple would plan on the wedding while their relatives and/or friends were there: two celebrations instead of one!

Answer 2

Thank you for sharing

I never would of guessed that was a reason so many married on Christmas Day!

Beautiful photo

Answer 3

Great picture, and a perfect piece of family history! She's beautiful, and he looks like he's a little cold! Thanks for sharing! I would have guessed the reason to get married on Christmas would be because it's easy to remember the anniversary date! Yeah, I'm a guy!