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ne origin of the "honeymoon" as we know it dates back to ancient Babylonia. After an Israelite married, he would spend the night with his bride in seclusion. They would drink mead called bride ale, which was made from fermented honey. Another possible origin of the honeymoon is that of Northern European cultures. For these people, the moon was representative of the monthly cycle of the body, and honey represented how sweet the first few months of marriage were for a couple. The word "honeymoon," though, was one of caution - future "moons" may not be as sweet.

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