Banyo di Novya
Historically, the Sephardic and Ashkenazi communities both required the bride to go to the mikvah (ritual bath) before marriage. It is a way to mark the transition from being single to being married. The Sephardic ritual is very festive. It is known as the Banyo di Novya or the Bath of the Bride and is essentially a Bridal Shower. While […]