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=== [[Procedencia_de_los_niños_segun_las_creencias_infantiles|Childhood beliefs about where children come from]] === | === [[Procedencia_de_los_niños_segun_las_creencias_infantiles|Childhood beliefs about where children come from]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[La_cigueña._Paris|The stork. Paris]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Traidos_por_la_partera_o_el_medico|Brought by the midwife or the doctor]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Zerutik_ekarriak|''Zerutik ekarriak'']] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Encontrados_en_parajes_circundantes|Found in nearby settings]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Comprados._Ume_barria_erosi|Bought]] ==== | |
=== [[El_parto._Erditzea|Labour. Erditzea]] === | === [[El_parto._Erditzea|Labour. Erditzea]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Del_nacimiento_domestico_al_hospitalario|From home to hospital births]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Ayudantes_en_el_parto|Helpers during labour]] ==== | |
**The midwife | **The midwife | ||
**The doctor | **The doctor | ||
− | + | ==== [[El_parto._Haur-egitea|Labour]] ==== | |
**Everyday life prior to labour | **Everyday life prior to labour | ||
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**The placenta and umbilical cord | **The placenta and umbilical cord | ||
− | + | ==== [[Cuidados_de_la_puerpera|Caring for the postpartum mother]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Alimentacion_de_la_recien_parida|Feeding the mother after giving birth]] ==== | |
**Diet and convalescence period | **Diet and convalescence period | ||
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=== [[Atenciones_al_recien_nacido|Looking after the newborn]] === | === [[Atenciones_al_recien_nacido|Looking after the newborn]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Primeros_cuidados|First care]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Modelado_del_niño|Checking the child]] ==== | |
**Head | **Head | ||
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**Ears | **Ears | ||
− | + | ==== [[Fajado_de_los_bebes._Paxa|Swaddling babies]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Cautelas_observadas|Precautions taken]] ==== | |
=== [[La_lactancia|Breastfeeding]] === | === [[La_lactancia|Breastfeeding]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Dar_el_pecho_._Bularra_eman|Nursing]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[El_ama_de_leche_o_de_cria|Wet-nurses]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Peligros_de_la_lactante._"Coger_pelo"|Dangers for the nursing mother. "Getting hairy"]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Prolongacion_de_la_lactancia|Extending breastfeeding]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[La_lactancia_hoy|Breastfeeding today]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Inicio_de_la_alimentacion_normal|Start of normal feeding]] ==== | |
=== [[Inhumacion_de_infantes_sin_bautizar|Burial of unbaptized infants]] === | === [[Inhumacion_de_infantes_sin_bautizar|Burial of unbaptized infants]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Bajo_el_alero_de_la_casa._Ituxurapean|Under the eaves of the house]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[En_el_huerto_domestico._Etxekanderearen_baratzea|In the vegetable garden]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[En_el_limbo_del_cementerio|In the limbo of the cemetery]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Ausencia_de_ataud|Lack of coffin]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Asistentes_a_la_inhumacion|People attending the burial]] ==== | |
=== [[Apendice_1_Emaztia_esperantxetan_eta_haur_jaioberriaren_jatekoa_Nafarroa_Beherako_bi_herritan|Appendix 1: Emaztia esperantxetan eta haur jaioberriaren jatekoa Nafarroa Beherako bi herritan]] === | === [[Apendice_1_Emaztia_esperantxetan_eta_haur_jaioberriaren_jatekoa_Nafarroa_Beherako_bi_herritan|Appendix 1: Emaztia esperantxetan eta haur jaioberriaren jatekoa Nafarroa Beherako bi herritan]] === | ||
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=== [[Conjeturas_sobre_el_sexo_del_niño|Guessing the sex of the child]] === | === [[Conjeturas_sobre_el_sexo_del_niño|Guessing the sex of the child]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Forma_del_vientre_materno|Shape of the mother's belly]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Señales_en_el_rostro_de_la_madre._Manta|Signs in the face of the mother. Blanket]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Evolucion_del_embarazo|Course of the pregnancy]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[El_paso_inicial_de_la_gestante|First step of the pregnant mother]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Influencia_lunar_y_temporal_en_la_concepcion|Moon phase influence in conception]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Procedimientos_adivinatorios|Divination procedures]] ==== | |
=== [[Eleccion_del_sexo|Choosing the sex]] === | === [[Eleccion_del_sexo|Choosing the sex]] === | ||
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=== [[Prevenciones_ante-bautismales._Ume_bedeinkatua|Pre-baptismal precautionsa]] === | === [[Prevenciones_ante-bautismales._Ume_bedeinkatua|Pre-baptismal precautionsa]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[No_besar_al_recien_nacido|Not kissing the newborn]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Amuletos._Kutunak|Charms]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Agua_bendita|Holy water]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Amuletos_religiosos._Ebanjelioak|Religious charms]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Medallas_y_otros_objetos_religiosos|Medals and other religious items]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Curacion_del_mal_de_ojo._Begizkoa|Curing the evil eye]] ==== | |
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=== [[Asistentes_al_bautizo|People attending the baptism]] === | === [[Asistentes_al_bautizo|People attending the baptism]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Indumentaria_del_bautizando._Bataio-arropa|Baptism apparel]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Portadora_del_niño._Haurraren_eramailea|Holder of the child]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Comitiva_ritual|Ritual entourage]] ==== | |
=== [[Antiguo_ritual_del_bautismo|Old baptism ritual]] === | === [[Antiguo_ritual_del_bautismo|Old baptism ritual]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[A_la_entrada_de_la_iglesia|On entering the church]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Camino_del_baptisterio|Way to the baptistery]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[En_el_baptisterio|In the baptistery]] ==== | |
=== [[Nuevo_ritual_del_bautismo|New baptism ritual]] === | === [[Nuevo_ritual_del_bautismo|New baptism ritual]] === | ||
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=== [[Agasajos_con_motivo_del_bautizo|Hospitality to mark the baptism]] === | === [[Agasajos_con_motivo_del_bautizo|Hospitality to mark the baptism]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Agapes_a_la_comitiva_(Alava._Bizkaia._Gipuzkoa._Vasconia_continental._Navarra)|Refreshments for the entourage (Alava. Bizkaia. Gipuzkoa. Northern Basque Country (lying within France). Navarra)]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Arrebuchas._Boloak_(Navarra._Alava._Bizkaia._Gipuzkoa._Vasconia_continental)|Arrebuchas ritual where the godparents throw sweets and coins (Navarra. Alava. Bizkaia. Gipuzkoa. Northern Basque Country)]] ==== | |
=== [[El_padrinazgo|Godparenthood]] === | === [[El_padrinazgo|Godparenthood]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Compromisos_de_los_padrinos|Undertaking of the godparents]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Parentesco_espiritual_y_afinidad._Aitapontekoaren_eta_amapontekoaren_urak|Spiritual kinship and affinity]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Eleccion_de_padrinos|Choice of godparents]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Ofrecerse_a_ser_padrino|Offering to be a godparent]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[El_derecho_a_ser_padrino|The right to be a godparent]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Padrino_unico|Sole godparent]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Padrinos_de_conveniencia|Proxy godparents]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Padrinos_a_la_ventura._Benturako_umea|Random godparents]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Denominaciones_de_padrinos_y_ahijados|Names of godparents and godchildren]] ==== | |
=== [[El_nombre_de_pila|Baptismal name]] === | === [[El_nombre_de_pila|Baptismal name]] === | ||
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=== [[Regalos_de_los_padrinos|Gifts from the godparents]] === | === [[Regalos_de_los_padrinos|Gifts from the godparents]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Regalos_de_Pascua_y_Navidad._Pazkopilak|Christmas and Easter presents]] ==== | |
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=== [[Prescripciones_durante_el_puerperio|Requirements during the postpartum period]] === | === [[Prescripciones_durante_el_puerperio|Requirements during the postpartum period]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Protegerse_con_la_teja._Teila_buruan|Using cloth pads as protection]] ==== | |
=== [[Bendicion_de_la_madre|Blessing the mother]] === | === [[Bendicion_de_la_madre|Blessing the mother]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[La_Purificacion_de_la_Virgen_como_arquetipo|The Purification of the Virgin Mary as the archetype]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Denominaciones51|Names]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Duracion_de_la_cuarentena|Length of the postpartum quarantine]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Rito_de_entrada_en_la_iglesia._Elizan_sartzea|Churching ritual]] ==== | |
=== [[La_visita_a_la_puerpera_y_la_celebracion_de_la_salida_del_puerperio_martopilak_ermakeriak|Visiting the postpartum mother and celebrating the end of the postpartum period]] === | === [[La_visita_a_la_puerpera_y_la_celebracion_de_la_salida_del_puerperio_martopilak_ermakeriak|Visiting the postpartum mother and celebrating the end of the postpartum period]] === | ||
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=== [[La_cuna._Sehaska|The cradle. ''Sehaska'']] === | === [[La_cuna._Sehaska|The cradle. ''Sehaska'']] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Cunas_de_madera._Zurezko_kumak|Wooden cradles]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Cunas_de_mimbre_El_moises._Ziazko_kumak|Wicker cradles: Moses basket]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Camas-cuna|Cots]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Cunas_vicarias._La_media_fanega|Substitute cradles. The half bushel]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Colchon_y_ropa_de_cuna._Ume-izarak|Cradle mattress and linen]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[El_balanceo_de_la_cuna|Rocking the cradle]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Fabricacion_de_la_cuna|Making the cradle]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Cunas_mas_recientes|More recent cradles]] ==== | |
=== [[El_cuidado_del_niño|Looking after the child]] === | === [[El_cuidado_del_niño|Looking after the child]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[El_paseo_en_tiempos_pasados|Taking the baby for a stroll in the past]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Las_primeras_salidas_de_casa|The first outings]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Procedimientos_tradicionales_para_llevar_al_niño|Traditional ways for carrying the child]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Personas_al_cuidado_del_niño_|People looking after the child ]] ==== | |
**The women of the household | **The women of the household | ||
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**Nursemaids | **Nursemaids | ||
− | + | ==== [[El_paseo_del_niño_en_la_actualidad|Taking the child for a walk nowadays]] ==== | |
=== [[Las_iniciaciones_del_niño|Childhood development milestones]] === | === [[Las_iniciaciones_del_niño|Childhood development milestones]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Los_primeros_pasos._Katu-katuka|The first steps]] ==== | |
**Learning implements. Baby walker | **Learning implements. Baby walker | ||
**Popular beliefs | **Popular beliefs | ||
− | + | ==== [[El_balbuceo_del_niño|Infant babbling]] ==== | |
**Helping to start talking | **Helping to start talking | ||
**Popular beliefs | **Popular beliefs | ||
− | + | ==== [[La_primera_denticion._Lehenengo_txantxurrak|Cutting the first teeth]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Caida_de_los_primeros_dientes|Losing baby teeth]] ==== | |
**Tooth, baby tooth | **Tooth, baby tooth | ||
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=== [[El_aniversario_del_nacimiento|The anniversary of the birth]] === | === [[El_aniversario_del_nacimiento|The anniversary of the birth]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[El_cumpleaños._(Santu)_eguna|Birthday]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Regalos_de_cumpleaños|Birthday presents]] ==== | |
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=== [[Asistencia_a_la_escuela|Attending school]] === | === [[Asistencia_a_la_escuela|Attending school]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Iniciacion_escolar_ordinaria|Ordinary school starting age]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Ingreso_escolar_tardio|Starting school late]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Iniciacion_escolar_temprana|Early school starting age]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Absentismo_escolar|Truancy]] ==== | |
=== [[Primera_comunion._Lehenengo_Jaunartzea|First Communion]] === | === [[Primera_comunion._Lehenengo_Jaunartzea|First Communion]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Komunio_txikia_eta_komunio_haundia._Comunion_privada_y_comunion_solemne|Private communion and high mass communion]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Primera_comunion_unica|First Communion alone]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Fechas_de_celebracion_de_la_primera_comunion|Dates of holding the First Communion]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Rito_de_paso_a_la_adolescencia._Orain_gizon_egin_zara|Rite of passage to adolescence]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Vestidos_de_primera_comunion|First Communion dresses]] ==== | |
**Former attire | **Former attire | ||
**First Communion suit | **First Communion suit | ||
− | + | ==== [[Banquete_de_primera_comunion._Komunioko_bazkaria|First Communion reception]] ==== | |
**Hot chocolate breakfast | **Hot chocolate breakfast | ||
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**The First Communion reception today | **The First Communion reception today | ||
− | + | ==== [[Regalos_de_primera_comunion._Ikustatea|First Communion presents]] ==== | |
**Collecting in the neighbourhood | **Collecting in the neighbourhood | ||
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=== [[Confirmacion._Sendotza|Confirmation]] === | === [[Confirmacion._Sendotza|Confirmation]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[La_confirmacion_rito_de_entrada_en_la_juventud|Confirmation, rite of entry into youth]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Celebracion_de_la_confirmacion|Celebration of the Confirmation]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[La_confirmacion_en_tiempos_pasados|Confirmation in the past]] ==== | |
**The pastoral visit | **The pastoral visit | ||
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=== [[Trabajos_domesticos_realizados_por_los_niños|Housework done by children]] === | === [[Trabajos_domesticos_realizados_por_los_niños|Housework done by children]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Iniciacion_infantil_en_las_labores_domesticas._Etxean_lagundu|Initiating children in housework]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Tareas_comunes_a_niños_y_niñas|Common tasks for boys and girls]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Labores_encomendadas_a_las_niñas|Jobs entrusted to girls]] ==== | |
**''Urzayas'' | **''Urzayas'' | ||
− | + | ==== [[Trabajos_propios_de_los_niños|Jobs done by boys]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Los_trabajos_infantiles_en_la_actualidad|Children's chores today]] ==== | |
=== [[Juegos_y_actividades_infantiles|Children activities and games]] === | === [[Juegos_y_actividades_infantiles|Children activities and games]] === | ||
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=== [[La_moceria._Herriko_gazteria|The ''mocería'' youth association]] === | === [[La_moceria._Herriko_gazteria|The ''mocería'' youth association]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Mocerias_en_Alava|''Mocerías'' in Alava]] ==== | |
**''Mocerías'' at the turn of the century | **''Mocerías'' at the turn of the century | ||
− | + | ==== [[Mocerias_en_Navarra|''Mocerías'' in Navarra]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Actividades_comunes_de_los_jovenes_en_otros_territorios|Communal activities of young people in other parts of the Basque Country]] ==== | |
=== [[Atuendos_y_tocados|Outfits and headwear]] === | === [[Atuendos_y_tocados|Outfits and headwear]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[El_baile._Dantza|Dancing. Dantza]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Edad_de_comienzo|Start age]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Lugares_de_baile_la_plaza__herriko_plaza|Dance venues: the square]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Horarios_de_baile|Dance times]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Clases_de_bailes|Dance classes]] ==== | |
**Dancing alone | **Dancing alone | ||
**Partner dances | **Partner dances | ||
− | + | ==== [[Apertura_y_cierre_del_baile|Starting and ending the dance]] ==== | |
**The ''bastonero'' (dance master) | **The ''bastonero'' (dance master) | ||
− | + | ==== [[Organizacion_del_baile|Organisation of the dance]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Inicio_del_baile_y_emparejamiento|Start of the dance and pairing]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Instrumentos_musicales|Musical instruments]] ==== | |
**Instruments from the past | **Instruments from the past | ||
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**Modern instruments | **Modern instruments | ||
− | + | ==== [[El_baile_en_romerias_y_fiestas_patronales|Dancing during pilgrimages and patron saint's festivities]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Bailes_privados|Private dances]] ==== | |
**Casinos, societies and social circles | **Casinos, societies and social circles | ||
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**Discotheques and night clubs | **Discotheques and night clubs | ||
− | + | ==== [[Limitaciones_a_la_libertad_de_bailar|Restrictions on freedom to dance]] ==== | |
**Coercion of conscience | **Coercion of conscience | ||
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**Lent and mourning | **Lent and mourning | ||
− | + | ==== [[Transiciones_contemporaneas|Contemporary transitions]] ==== | |
=== [[El_servicio_militar_obligatorio._Soldadutza|Compulsory military service]] === | === [[El_servicio_militar_obligatorio._Soldadutza|Compulsory military service]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Despedida_de_quintos|Departure of the ''quintos'' (conscripts)]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Celebraciones_de_quintos|Conscript celebrations]] ==== | |
=== [[La_puesta_de_largo|Presentation to society]] === | === [[La_puesta_de_largo|Presentation to society]] === | ||
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=== [[Asociaciones_religiosas_de_jovenes|Youth religious associations]] === | === [[Asociaciones_religiosas_de_jovenes|Youth religious associations]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Congregacion_de_Hijas_de_Maria._Mariaren_alabak|Congregation of the Daughters of Mary]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Congregacion_de_San_Luis_Gonzaga._Luistarrak|Congregation of San Luis Gonzaga]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Otras_asociaciones_juveniles|Other youth associations]] ==== | |
=== [[Apendice_Reglamento_que_ha_de_regir_en_la_organizacion_de_las_cuadrillas_o_Sociedades._San_Martin_de_Unx_9_de_enero_1885|Appendix:Regulations for organising cuadrillas (companies of friends) or Societies. San Martín de Unx, 9 January 1885]] === | === [[Apendice_Reglamento_que_ha_de_regir_en_la_organizacion_de_las_cuadrillas_o_Sociedades._San_Martin_de_Unx_9_de_enero_1885|Appendix:Regulations for organising cuadrillas (companies of friends) or Societies. San Martín de Unx, 9 January 1885]] === | ||
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=== [[Lugares_y_ocasiones_de_encuentro|Meeting places and opportunities]] === | === [[Lugares_y_ocasiones_de_encuentro|Meeting places and opportunities]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Puntos_de_encuentro_en_tiempos_pasados|Meeting points in the past]] ==== | |
**When working | **When working | ||
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**At the end of religious ceremonies | **At the end of religious ceremonies | ||
− | + | ==== [[El_baile|Dances]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Acompañamiento_a_casa._Neska_laguntzea|Accompanying the girl home]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[El_paseo|Walking out]] ==== | |
=== [[Juegos_de_emparejamiento|Matchmaking games]] === | === [[Juegos_de_emparejamiento|Matchmaking games]] === | ||
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=== [[Rondas_y_galanteos_a_las_mozas|Courting dances and wooing of young women]] === | === [[Rondas_y_galanteos_a_las_mozas|Courting dances and wooing of young women]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Rondas_nocturnas|Night courting dances]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Rondas_por_Santa_Agueda|St. Agatha courting dance]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Rondas_por_San_Juan|St. John courting dance]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Galanteo|Wooing]] ==== | |
=== [[Elaboracion_de_roscas._Piperopilak|Preparing doughnuts]] === | === [[Elaboracion_de_roscas._Piperopilak|Preparing doughnuts]] === | ||
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=== [[Iniciativa_en_las_relaciones|Taking the lead in relations]] === | === [[Iniciativa_en_las_relaciones|Taking the lead in relations]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[La_mediacion._Errekadua_bota|Matchmaking]] ==== | |
**Friends or relatives | **Friends or relatives | ||
**Matchmakers | **Matchmakers | ||
− | + | ==== [[Matrimonios_convenidos_por_los_padres|Marriages arranged by the parents]] ==== | |
**Matches guided by economic interests | **Matches guided by economic interests | ||
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**Arranged liaisons | **Arranged liaisons | ||
− | + | ==== [[Interrupcion_del_noviazgo_por_presiones_paternas|Parental pressure ending the courtship]] ==== | |
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=== [[Formulas_de_declaracion._Babarrunak_jan|Ways of proposing]] === | === [[Formulas_de_declaracion._Babarrunak_jan|Ways of proposing]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Intercambio_de_objetos._Seinalea_emon|Exchanging objects]] ==== | |
=== [[Formalizacion_del_noviazgo._Ezkongaiak|Formalising the courtship]] === | === [[Formalizacion_del_noviazgo._Ezkongaiak|Formalising the courtship]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Valor_del_noviazgo_y_su_ruptura|Value of the courtship and its ending]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Citas_de_novios|Sweethearts meeting]] ==== | |
**Meeting place | **Meeting place | ||
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=== [[Ambito_del_noviazgo|Realm of the courtship]] === | === [[Ambito_del_noviazgo|Realm of the courtship]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Matrimonios_consanguineos|Intermarriage]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Endogamia_local|Local inbreeding]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Tributo_al_novio_forastero|Levy on a groom from another area]] ==== | |
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>[[ALAVA| ALAVA]] | >[[ALAVA| ALAVA]] | ||
− | + | ==== [[Las_mandas_o_la_carta_matrimonial|The ''mandas'' or marriage settlement]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Contenido_de_las_mandas|Contents of the settlements]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Celebracion_de_las_mandas|Entering into the settlements]] ==== | |
>[[BIZKAIA| BIZKAIA]] | >[[BIZKAIA| BIZKAIA]] | ||
− | + | ==== [[Capitulaciones_matrimoniales|Marriage settlements]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Contenido_de_las_capitulaciones|Contents of the settlements]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Kontratuko_bazkaria|''Kontratuko bazkaria'']] ==== | |
>[[GIPUZKOA| GIPUZKOA]] | >[[GIPUZKOA| GIPUZKOA]] | ||
− | + | ==== [[El_mayorazgo_maiorazgua|The entailed estate]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Contenido_de_las_capitulaciones|Contents of the settlements]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Celebracion_de_las_capitulaciones|Entering into the settlements]] ==== | |
>[[VASCONIA_CONTINENTAL| NORTHERN BASQUE COUNTRY]] | >[[VASCONIA_CONTINENTAL| NORTHERN BASQUE COUNTRY]] | ||
− | + | ==== [[Le_contrat_de_mariage._Akordioak|The marriage contract]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Contenido_de_las_capitulaciones|Contents of the settlements]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Kontratuko_apairua|''Kontratuko apairua'']] ==== | |
>[[NAVARRA| NAVARRA]] | >[[NAVARRA| NAVARRA]] | ||
− | + | ==== [[Capitulaciones_matrimoniales|Marriage settlements]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Contenido_de_las_capitulaciones|Contents of the settlements]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Celebracion_de_las_capitulaciones|Entering into the settlements]] ==== | |
=== [[Capitulaciones_matrimoniales_a_principios_de_siglo|Marriage settlements at the turn of the century]] === | === [[Capitulaciones_matrimoniales_a_principios_de_siglo|Marriage settlements at the turn of the century]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[El_contrato_matrimonial|The marriage contract]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Contenido_de_las_capitulaciones|Contents of the settlements]] ==== | |
**As regards the people | **As regards the people | ||
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>[[ALAVA| ALAVA]] | >[[ALAVA| ALAVA]] | ||
− | + | ==== [[La_dote|The dowry]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Consecuencias_de_la_ruptura|Consequences of a rupture]] ==== | |
>[[BIZKAIA| BIZKAIA]] | >[[BIZKAIA| BIZKAIA]] | ||
− | + | ==== [[La_dote_dotea|The dowry]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Consecuencias_de_la_ruptura|Consequences of a rupture]] ==== | |
>[[GIPUZKOA| GIPUZKOA]] | >[[GIPUZKOA| GIPUZKOA]] | ||
− | + | ==== [[La_dote_ezkonsaria|The dowry]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Consecuencias_de_la_ruptura|Consequences of a rupture]] ==== | |
>[[VASCONIA_CONTINENTAL| NORTHERN BASQUE COUNTRY]] | >[[VASCONIA_CONTINENTAL| NORTHERN BASQUE COUNTRY]] | ||
− | + | ==== [[La_dote_truzoa_eta_sosa|The dowry]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Consecuencias_de_la_ruptura|Consequences of a rupture]] ==== | |
>[[NAVARRA| NAVARRA]] | >[[NAVARRA| NAVARRA]] | ||
− | + | ==== [[La_dote|The dowry]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Consecuencias_de_la_ruptura|Consequences of a rupture]] ==== | |
=== [[La_dote_a_principios_de_siglo|Dowry at the turn of the century]] === | === [[La_dote_a_principios_de_siglo|Dowry at the turn of the century]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Contenido_de_la_dote|Contents of the dowry]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Constitucion_de_la_dote|Setting up the dowry]] ==== | |
**Handing over the dowry | **Handing over the dowry | ||
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=== [[Proclamas._Deiuneak|Banns]] === | === [[Proclamas._Deiuneak|Banns]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Publicacion_de_las_proclamas|Publication of the banns]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Costumbres_en_el_periodo_de_proclamas|Customs during the banns of marriage period]] ==== | |
**Congratulating | **Congratulating | ||
**''Bota-eguna'' | **''Bota-eguna'' | ||
− | + | ==== [[Coplas_a_los_novios._Toberak|Ballads to the bride and groom]] ==== | |
=== [[Despedida_de_soltero|Stag/hen party]] === | === [[Despedida_de_soltero|Stag/hen party]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Celebracion_en_tiempos_pasados|Celebration in the past]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[La_despedida_de_soltero_hoy|The stag/hen party today]] ==== | |
=== [[Padrinos_de_boda|''Padrinos'' or wedding sponsors]] === | === [[Padrinos_de_boda|''Padrinos'' or wedding sponsors]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Designacion_de_los_padrinos|Choice of the wedding sponsors]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Obligaciones_de_los_padrinos|Obligations of the wedding sponsors]] ==== | |
=== [[Invitaciones_de_boda|Wedding invitations]] === | === [[Invitaciones_de_boda|Wedding invitations]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Incremento_del_numero_de_invitados|Increase in the number of guests]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Comunicacion_de_las_invitaciones|Sending out the invitations]] ==== | |
=== [[Obsequios_de_boda|Wedding gifts]] === | === [[Obsequios_de_boda|Wedding gifts]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Regalos_entre_los_novios|Gifts between the bride and groom]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Regalos_de_los_invitados|Gifts from the guests]] ==== | |
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=== [[Tiempo_y_lugar_del_casamiento|Time and place of the marriage]] === | === [[Tiempo_y_lugar_del_casamiento|Time and place of the marriage]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Las_bodas_dentro_del_año|Weddings within the year]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Boda_de_luto|Mourning wedding]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Dias_y_horas_de_celebracion|Dates and times held]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Lugar_de_celebracion|Venue]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Ornamentacion_de_la_iglesia|Decoration of the church]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Musica_y_cantos_durante_la_ceremonia|Music and songs during the ceremony]] ==== | |
=== [[El_cortejo_nupcial|The wedding entourage]] === | === [[El_cortejo_nupcial|The wedding entourage]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[El_cortejo_en_Vasconia_peninsular|The wedding entourage in the Southern Basque Country (lying within Spain)]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[El_cortejo_en_Vasconia_continental|The wedding entourage in the Northern Basque Country]] ==== | |
**Symbolic levy on a groom from another area | **Symbolic levy on a groom from another area | ||
− | + | ==== [[El_cortejo_nupcial_hoy|The wedding entourage today]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Indumentaria_de_los_asistentes_a_la_boda|Attire of the wedding guests]] ==== | |
**The bride's wedding dress | **The bride's wedding dress | ||
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=== [[La_ceremonia_religiosa._Eliz-ezkontza|The religious ceremony]] === | === [[La_ceremonia_religiosa._Eliz-ezkontza|The religious ceremony]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[En_el_portico_del_templo|In the church porch]] ==== | |
**The marriage | **The marriage | ||
**Blessing of bands and rings | **Blessing of bands and rings | ||
− | + | ==== [[En_la_iglesia|In the church]] ==== | |
**Nuptial mass | **Nuptial mass | ||
− | + | ==== [[La_ceremonia_religiosa_actual|The religious ceremony today]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Acta_del_matrimonio|Marriage certificate]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Ofrenda_del_ramo_de_la_novia|Offering the bridal bouquet]] ==== | |
=== [[Felicitaciones_homenaje_y_obsequios|Congratulations, tribute and gifts]] === | === [[Felicitaciones_homenaje_y_obsequios|Congratulations, tribute and gifts]] === | ||
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=== [[Matrimonio_civil._Ezkontza_zibila|Civil marriage]] === | === [[Matrimonio_civil._Ezkontza_zibila|Civil marriage]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Ceremonia|Ceremony]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Valoracion_actual_del_matrimonio_civil|Current acceptance of civil marriage]] ==== | |
**Frequency of civil marriages | **Frequency of civil marriages | ||
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=== [[El_arreo_y_el_carro_de_boda._Eztai-gurdia|Wedding cart and chattels]] === | === [[El_arreo_y_el_carro_de_boda._Eztai-gurdia|Wedding cart and chattels]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[El_carro_de_boda_en_los_textos_etnograficos_antiguos|The wedding cart in old ethnographic texts]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[El_carro_de_boda_en_la_encuesta_Etniker|The wedding cart in the Etniker survey]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Otras_formas_de_transportar_el_arreo|Other ways of transporting the bride's chattels]] ==== | |
=== [[Conduccion_del_conyuge_adventicio_al_domicilio_conyugal|Driving the non-local spouse to the marital home]] === | === [[Conduccion_del_conyuge_adventicio_al_domicilio_conyugal|Driving the non-local spouse to the marital home]] === | ||
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=== [[Duracion_de_las_celebraciones_de_boda|Length of the wedding celebrations]] === | === [[Duracion_de_las_celebraciones_de_boda|Length of the wedding celebrations]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Celebraciones_de_mas_de_dos_dias|Celebrations of over two days]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Celebraciones_de_dos_dias|Two-day celebrations]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Celebraciones_de_un_solo_dia|Celebrations of just one day]] ==== | |
=== [[Celebraciones_sin_banquete|Celebrations without a wedding reception]] === | === [[Celebraciones_sin_banquete|Celebrations without a wedding reception]] === | ||
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=== [[Grandes_banquetes|Large receptions]] === | === [[Grandes_banquetes|Large receptions]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Lugares_de_celebracion|Venues]] ==== | |
**Home receptions | **Home receptions | ||
**Receptions outside the home | **Receptions outside the home | ||
− | + | ==== [[Preparacion_de_los_locales|Preparing the venues]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Elaboracion_de_platos_y_servicio|Preparing dishes and service]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Pago_del_banquete|Paying for the reception]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Composicion_del_banquete|Composition of the reception]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Disposicion_de_los_invitados_en_la_mesa|Seating of the guests at the table]] ==== | |
**Home weddings | **Home weddings | ||
**Weddings outside the home | **Weddings outside the home | ||
− | + | ==== [[Ritos_observados_en_el_banquete_de_boda|Rituals during the wedding reception]] ==== | |
**Rituals at the start of the reception | **Rituals at the start of the reception | ||
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**Gifts to the guests | **Gifts to the guests | ||
− | + | ==== [[Otras_costumbres_relacionadas_con_el_banquete_nupcial|Other customs related to the wedding reception]] ==== | |
=== [[Costumbres_de_la_noche_de_bodas|Wedding night customs]] === | === [[Costumbres_de_la_noche_de_bodas|Wedding night customs]] === | ||
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=== [[Viaje_de_novios|Honeymoon]] === | === [[Viaje_de_novios|Honeymoon]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Partida_de_los_novios|The couple's departure]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Viajes_de_corta_duracion|Short trips]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Visitas_a_familiares|Visiting relatives]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Viajes_de_larga_duracion|Long trips]] ==== | |
=== [[Ofrenda_postnupcial|Post-wedding offering]] === | === [[Ofrenda_postnupcial|Post-wedding offering]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Ofrendas_funerarias_propter_nuptias._Eleiz_hartzea|Propter nuptias funeral offering]] ==== | |
**Gipuzkoa | **Gipuzkoa | ||
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**Northern Basque Country | **Northern Basque Country | ||
− | + | ==== [[Transiciones_contemporaneas|Contemporary transitions]] ==== | |
=== [[Comidas_de_tornaboda|Post-wedding meals]] === | === [[Comidas_de_tornaboda|Post-wedding meals]] === | ||
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=== [[Apendice_Descripciones_de_bodas_en_los_distintos_territorios_de_Vasconia|Appendix: Descriptions of weddings in the different areas of the Basque Country]] === | === [[Apendice_Descripciones_de_bodas_en_los_distintos_territorios_de_Vasconia|Appendix: Descriptions of weddings in the different areas of the Basque Country]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[La_noce_au_Pays_de_Soule_aux_annees_20|La noce au Pays de Soule aux années 20]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Gipuzkoako_Elosuan_1932.ean_egin_ziren_ezkontza-eztei_batzuen_berri|Gipuzkoako Elosuan 1932.ean egin ziren ezkontza-eztei batzuen berri]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Una_boda_en_la_localidad_labortana_de_Sara_en_1943|A wedding in the town of Sara in Labourd in 1943]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Una_boda_en_la_localidad_alavesa_de_Moreda_en_1991|A wedding in the town of Moreda in Álava in 1991]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Bizkaiko_Ajangizen_1993.ean_egin_ziran_ezkontza-eztegu_batzuren_barri|Bizkaiko Ajangizen 1993.ean egin ziran ezkontza-eztegu batzuren barri]] ==== | |
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=== [[La_solteria|Unmarried status]] === | === [[La_solteria|Unmarried status]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Causas_de_la_solteria|Reasons for being unmarried]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Resistencia_al_modo_de_vida_rural|Resistance to the rural way of life]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Integracion_de_los_solteros_en_la_casa|Integration of unmarried people in the home]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Consideracion_social_de_los_solteros|Social standing of unmarried people]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Matrimonio_y_procreacion|Marriage and procreation]] ==== | |
=== [[El_celibato_religioso|Religious celibacy]] === | === [[El_celibato_religioso|Religious celibacy]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Rito_de_profesion_religiosa|Rite of Religious Progression]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[La_carrera_sacerdotal|Ecclesiastical career]] ==== | |
=== [[Casamiento_de_viudos_y_viejos|Marriage of widows and widowers]] === | === [[Casamiento_de_viudos_y_viejos|Marriage of widows and widowers]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Cencerradas_tzintzarrotsak_galarrosak|Cencerradas - banging on pots and pans]] ==== | |
**Northern Basque Country | **Northern Basque Country | ||
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**Navarra | **Navarra | ||
− | + | ==== [[Reaccion_ante_las_cencerradas|Reaction to the ''cencerradas'']] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Prohibiciones_civiles_y_eclesiasticas|Church and civil prohibitions]] ==== | |
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=== [[Uniones_libres|Common-law unions]] === | === [[Uniones_libres|Common-law unions]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Frecuencia_y_aceptacion|Frequency and acceptance]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Recursos_para_soslayar_la_presion_social|Resources to circumvent social pressure]] ==== | |
=== [[Madres_solteras|Single mothers]] === | === [[Madres_solteras|Single mothers]] === | ||
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=== [[Hijos_naturales|Illegitimate children]] === | === [[Hijos_naturales|Illegitimate children]] === | ||
− | + | ==== [[Bautizo|Baptism]] ==== | |
− | + | ==== [[Destino_de_los_niños|Fate of the children]] ==== | |
=== [[El_adulterio|Adultery]] === | === [[El_adulterio|Adultery]] === |
Revisión del 10:12 21 feb 2019
Contenido de esta página
- 1 I. BIRTH. JAIOTZA
- 1.1 Childhood beliefs about where children come from
- 1.2 Labour. Erditzea
- 1.3 Announcing the birth
- 1.4 Holding and showing the child
- 1.5 Looking after the newborn
- 1.6 Breastfeeding
- 1.7 Burial of unbaptized infants
- 1.8 Appendix 1: Emaztia esperantxetan eta haur jaioberriaren jatekoa Nafarroa Beherako bi herritan
- 1.9 Appendix 2: Couvade
- 2 II. BELIEFS RELATED TO THE BIRTH
- 3 III. BAPTISM. BATAIOA
- 4 IV. POSTPARTUM PERIOD
- 5 V. EARLY CHILDHOOD. HAURTZAROA
- 6 VI. CHILDHOOD AND PUBERTY
- 7 VII. YOUTH
- 7.1 The mocería youth association
- 7.2 Outfits and headwear
- 7.2.1 Dancing. Dantza
- 7.2.2 Start age
- 7.2.3 Dance venues: the square
- 7.2.4 Dance times
- 7.2.5 Dance classes
- 7.2.6 Starting and ending the dance
- 7.2.7 Organisation of the dance
- 7.2.8 Start of the dance and pairing
- 7.2.9 Musical instruments
- 7.2.10 Dancing during pilgrimages and patron saint's festivities
- 7.2.11 Private dances
- 7.2.12 Restrictions on freedom to dance
- 7.2.13 Contemporary transitions
- 7.3 Compulsory military service
- 7.4 Presentation to society
- 7.5 Youth religious associations
- 7.6 Appendix:Regulations for organising cuadrillas (companies of friends) or Societies. San Martín de Unx, 9 January 1885
- 8 VIII. START OF THE LOVE RELATIONSHIP
- 9 IX. COURTSHIP
- 10 X. MARRIAGE SETTLEMENTS
- 10.1 Request for the woman's hand in marriage
- 10.2 Marriage settlements
- 10.2.1 The mandas or marriage settlement
- 10.2.2 Contents of the settlements
- 10.2.3 Entering into the settlements
- 10.2.4 Marriage settlements
- 10.2.5 Contents of the settlements
- 10.2.6 Kontratuko bazkaria
- 10.2.7 The entailed estate
- 10.2.8 Contents of the settlements
- 10.2.9 Entering into the settlements
- 10.2.10 The marriage contract
- 10.2.11 Contents of the settlements
- 10.2.12 Kontratuko apairua
- 10.2.13 Marriage settlements
- 10.2.14 Contents of the settlements
- 10.2.15 Entering into the settlements
- 10.3 Marriage settlements at the turn of the century
- 10.4 The dowry
- 10.5 Dowry at the turn of the century
- 11 XI. WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS
- 12 XII. THE WEDDING
- 12.1 Time and place of the marriage
- 12.2 The wedding entourage
- 12.3 The religious ceremony
- 12.4 Congratulations, tribute and gifts
- 12.5 Return of the wedding entourage
- 12.6 Wedding photographs
- 12.7 Civil marriage
- 12.8 Appendix 1: Civil marriage form in the Southern Basque Country
- 12.9 Appendix 2: Ezkontza euskeraz Herriko Etxean (lparraldean)
- 13 XIII. ENTERING THE MARITAL HOME. ETXE-SARTZEA
- 14 XIV. THE WEDDING RECEPTION
- 15 XV. POST-WEDDING OFFERING AND CELEBRATIONS
- 15.1 Honeymoon
- 15.2 Post-wedding offering
- 15.3 Post-wedding meals
- 15.4 Appendix: Descriptions of weddings in the different areas of the Basque Country
- 15.4.1 La noce au Pays de Soule aux années 20
- 15.4.2 Gipuzkoako Elosuan 1932.ean egin ziren ezkontza-eztei batzuen berri
- 15.4.3 A wedding in the town of Sara in Labourd in 1943
- 15.4.4 A wedding in the town of Moreda in Álava in 1991
- 15.4.5 Bizkaiko Ajangizen 1993.ean egin ziran ezkontza-eztegu batzuren barri
- 16 XVI. UNMARRIED STATUS AND CELIBACY. MARRIAGE OF WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS
- 17 XVII. COMMON-LAW UNIONS AND ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN
I. BIRTH. JAIOTZA
Childhood beliefs about where children come from
The stork. Paris
Brought by the midwife or the doctor
Zerutik ekarriak
Found in nearby settings
Bought
Labour. Erditzea
From home to hospital births
Helpers during labour
- The midwife
- The doctor
Labour
- Everyday life prior to labour
- The position when giving birth
- The action of giving birth
- Preparations
- Labour
- Delivery
- Labour alone
- The placenta and umbilical cord
Caring for the postpartum mother
Feeding the mother after giving birth
- Diet and convalescence period
- Harmful and beneficial food
Announcing the birth
Holding and showing the child
Looking after the newborn
First care
Checking the child
- Head
- Straightening the nose
- Ears
Swaddling babies
Precautions taken
Breastfeeding
Nursing
Wet-nurses
Dangers for the nursing mother. "Getting hairy"
Extending breastfeeding
Breastfeeding today
Start of normal feeding
Burial of unbaptized infants
Under the eaves of the house
In the vegetable garden
In the limbo of the cemetery
Lack of coffin
People attending the burial
Appendix 1: Emaztia esperantxetan eta haur jaioberriaren jatekoa Nafarroa Beherako bi herritan
Appendix 2: Couvade
II. BELIEFS RELATED TO THE BIRTH
Cravings. Influence on the child
Guessing the sex of the child
Shape of the mother's belly
Signs in the face of the mother. Blanket
Course of the pregnancy
First step of the pregnant mother
Moon phase influence in conception
Divination procedures
Choosing the sex
Different beliefs about pregnancy and labour
Intercession of the saints for a safe labour
Importance of the moment of the birth
Child healer
Pre-baptismal precautionsa
Not kissing the newborn
Charms
Holy water
Religious charms
Medals and other religious items
Curing the evil eye
III. BAPTISM. BATAIOA
Baptising newborns
Delaying baptism
Baptistery. Pontea
Emergency baptism
People attending the baptism
Baptism apparel
Holder of the child
Ritual entourage
Old baptism ritual
On entering the church
Way to the baptistery
In the baptistery
New baptism ritual
Offerings and gifts
Hospitality to mark the baptism
Refreshments for the entourage (Alava. Bizkaia. Gipuzkoa. Northern Basque Country (lying within France). Navarra)
Arrebuchas ritual where the godparents throw sweets and coins (Navarra. Alava. Bizkaia. Gipuzkoa. Northern Basque Country)
Godparenthood
Undertaking of the godparents
Spiritual kinship and affinity
Choice of godparents
Offering to be a godparent
The right to be a godparent
Sole godparent
Proxy godparents
Random godparents
Names of godparents and godchildren
Baptismal name
Gifts from the godparents
Christmas and Easter presents
IV. POSTPARTUM PERIOD
Requirements during the postpartum period
Using cloth pads as protection
Blessing the mother
The Purification of the Virgin Mary as the archetype
Names
Length of the postpartum quarantine
Churching ritual
Visiting the postpartum mother and celebrating the end of the postpartum period
Offering up of children in chapels and at shrines
Appendix: Blessing the mother ritual
V. EARLY CHILDHOOD. HAURTZAROA
The cradle. Sehaska
Wooden cradles
Wicker cradles: Moses basket
Cots
Substitute cradles. The half bushel
Cradle mattress and linen
Rocking the cradle
Making the cradle
More recent cradles
Looking after the child
Taking the baby for a stroll in the past
The first outings
Traditional ways for carrying the child
People looking after the child
- The women of the household
- Babysitters
- Nursemaids
Taking the child for a walk nowadays
Childhood development milestones
The first steps
- Learning implements. Baby walker
- Popular beliefs
Infant babbling
- Helping to start talking
- Popular beliefs
Cutting the first teeth
Losing baby teeth
- Tooth, baby tooth
- Gift for lost tooth
The anniversary of the birth
Birthday
Birthday presents
VI. CHILDHOOD AND PUBERTY
Attending school
Ordinary school starting age
Starting school late
Early school starting age
Truancy
First Communion
Private communion and high mass communion
First Communion alone
Dates of holding the First Communion
Rite of passage to adolescence
First Communion dresses
- Former attire
- First Communion suit
First Communion reception
- Hot chocolate breakfast
- Family refreshments
- The First Communion reception today
First Communion presents
- Collecting in the neighbourhood
- Communion gifts today
Confirmation
Confirmation, rite of entry into youth
Celebration of the Confirmation
Confirmation in the past
- The pastoral visit
- Confirmation at an indeterminate age
- Farcical formulas of the Confirmation
Housework done by children
Initiating children in housework
Common tasks for boys and girls
Jobs entrusted to girls
- Urzayas
Jobs done by boys
Children's chores today
Children activities and games
Appendix 1: The Communion day and the Administration of the Confirmation in Sara (L)
Appendix 2: Notes on the school system and literacy
VII. YOUTH
The mocería youth association
Mocerías in Alava
- Mocerías at the turn of the century
Mocerías in Navarra
Communal activities of young people in other parts of the Basque Country
Outfits and headwear
Dancing. Dantza
Start age
Dance venues: the square
Dance times
Dance classes
- Dancing alone
- Partner dances
Starting and ending the dance
- The bastonero (dance master)
Organisation of the dance
Start of the dance and pairing
Musical instruments
- Instruments from the past
- Trikitrixa and accordion
- Txistu and drum, bagpipes and dulzaina double reed instrument
- Dance orchestras and municipal bands
- Modern instruments
Dancing during pilgrimages and patron saint's festivities
Private dances
- Casinos, societies and social circles
- Dance parties
- Discotheques and night clubs
Restrictions on freedom to dance
- Coercion of conscience
- Reproaching the congregants
- Lent and mourning
Contemporary transitions
Compulsory military service
Departure of the quintos (conscripts)
Conscript celebrations
Presentation to society
Youth religious associations
Congregation of the Daughters of Mary
Congregation of San Luis Gonzaga
Other youth associations
Appendix:Regulations for organising cuadrillas (companies of friends) or Societies. San Martín de Unx, 9 January 1885
VIII. START OF THE LOVE RELATIONSHIP
Meeting places and opportunities
Meeting points in the past
- When working
- The fountain
- At the end of religious ceremonies
Dances
Accompanying the girl home
Walking out
Matchmaking games
Rites and prayers to find a suitor
Courting dances and wooing of young women
Night courting dances
St. Agatha courting dance
St. John courting dance
Wooing
Preparing doughnuts
Propitious time to start relations
Taking the lead in relations
Matchmaking
- Friends or relatives
- Matchmakers
Marriages arranged by the parents
- Matches guided by economic interests
- Calling
- Arranged liaisons
Parental pressure ending the courtship
IX. COURTSHIP
Ways of proposing
Exchanging objects
Formalising the courtship
Value of the courtship and its ending
Sweethearts meeting
- Meeting place
- Meeting days
Relationships between the couple and their single friends
Realm of the courtship
Intermarriage
Local inbreeding
Levy on a groom from another area
X. MARRIAGE SETTLEMENTS
Request for the woman's hand in marriage
Marriage settlements
> ALAVA
The mandas or marriage settlement
Contents of the settlements
Entering into the settlements
> BIZKAIA
Marriage settlements
Contents of the settlements
Kontratuko bazkaria
> GIPUZKOA
The entailed estate
Contents of the settlements
Entering into the settlements
The marriage contract
Contents of the settlements
Kontratuko apairua
> NAVARRA
Marriage settlements
Contents of the settlements
Entering into the settlements
Marriage settlements at the turn of the century
The marriage contract
Contents of the settlements
- As regards the people
- As regards the goods
The dowry
> ALAVA
The dowry
Consequences of a rupture
> BIZKAIA
The dowry
Consequences of a rupture
> GIPUZKOA
The dowry
Consequences of a rupture
The dowry
Consequences of a rupture
> NAVARRA
The dowry
Consequences of a rupture
Dowry at the turn of the century
Contents of the dowry
Setting up the dowry
- Handing over the dowry
- Compensation in case of rupture
XI. WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS
Requirements to get married
Banns
Publication of the banns
Customs during the banns of marriage period
- Congratulating
- Bota-eguna
Ballads to the bride and groom
Stag/hen party
Celebration in the past
The stag/hen party today
Padrinos or wedding sponsors
Choice of the wedding sponsors
Obligations of the wedding sponsors
Wedding invitations
Increase in the number of guests
Sending out the invitations
Wedding gifts
Gifts between the bride and groom
Gifts from the guests
XII. THE WEDDING
Time and place of the marriage
Weddings within the year
Mourning wedding
Dates and times held
Venue
Decoration of the church
Music and songs during the ceremony
The wedding entourage
The wedding entourage in the Southern Basque Country (lying within Spain)
The wedding entourage in the Northern Basque Country
- Symbolic levy on a groom from another area
The wedding entourage today
Attire of the wedding guests
- The bride's wedding dress
- Until the middle of the century
- Prevalence of the white dress
- Headwear and ornaments
- Mourning
- The groom's suit
- Attire of the guests
The religious ceremony
In the church porch
- The marriage
- Blessing of bands and rings
In the church
- Nuptial mass
The religious ceremony today
Marriage certificate
Offering the bridal bouquet
Congratulations, tribute and gifts
Return of the wedding entourage
Wedding photographs
Civil marriage
Ceremony
Current acceptance of civil marriage
- Frequency of civil marriages
Appendix 1: Civil marriage form in the Southern Basque Country
Appendix 2: Ezkontza euskeraz Herriko Etxean (lparraldean)
XIII. ENTERING THE MARITAL HOME. ETXE-SARTZEA
Wedding cart and chattels
The wedding cart in old ethnographic texts
The wedding cart in the Etniker survey
Other ways of transporting the bride's chattels
Driving the non-local spouse to the marital home
Rites when entering the new home
Inventory and displaying the chattels
XIV. THE WEDDING RECEPTION
Guests to the reception
Involvement of young men in the wedding
Length of the wedding celebrations
Celebrations of over two days
Two-day celebrations
Celebrations of just one day
Celebrations without a wedding reception
Large receptions
Venues
- Home receptions
- Receptions outside the home
Preparing the venues
Preparing dishes and service
Paying for the reception
Composition of the reception
Seating of the guests at the table
- Home weddings
- Weddings outside the home
Rituals during the wedding reception
- Rituals at the start of the reception
- Rituals during the reception
- Dancing
- Singing
- Gifts to the guests
Other customs related to the wedding reception
Wedding night customs
XV. POST-WEDDING OFFERING AND CELEBRATIONS
Honeymoon
The couple's departure
Short trips
Visiting relatives
Long trips
Post-wedding offering
Propter nuptias funeral offering
- Gipuzkoa
- Bizkaia
- Alava
- Navarra
- Northern Basque Country
Contemporary transitions
Post-wedding meals
Appendix: Descriptions of weddings in the different areas of the Basque Country
La noce au Pays de Soule aux années 20
Gipuzkoako Elosuan 1932.ean egin ziren ezkontza-eztei batzuen berri
A wedding in the town of Sara in Labourd in 1943
A wedding in the town of Moreda in Álava in 1991
Bizkaiko Ajangizen 1993.ean egin ziran ezkontza-eztegu batzuren barri
XVI. UNMARRIED STATUS AND CELIBACY. MARRIAGE OF WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS
Unmarried status
Reasons for being unmarried
Resistance to the rural way of life
Integration of unmarried people in the home
Social standing of unmarried people
Marriage and procreation
Religious celibacy
Rite of Religious Progression
Ecclesiastical career
Marriage of widows and widowers
Cencerradas - banging on pots and pans
- Northern Basque Country
- Gipuzkoa
- Bizkaia
- Alava
- Navarra
Reaction to the cencerradas
Church and civil prohibitions