A strange tradition was common in the 1800s and early 1900s. Wives would get down on their knees in front of their men on December 31 and ask for forgiveness for past mistakes.
This practice, which has a long history, brought attention to social rules. Husbands were in charge, and women showed that they were submissive.
Historians say that this practice comes from religion and patriarchal ideas.
Over time, groups for women’s rights fought against these kinds of practices.
Today, marriage is based on equality and love for each other.
We should remember this lost custom because it shows how far we’ve come.
