The Oxford English Dictionary offers no etymology at all, but dates the word back to the 16th century:
“ The first month after marriage, when there is nothing but tenderness and pleasure" (Samuel Johnson); originally having no reference to the period of a month, but comparing the mutual affection of newly-married persons to the changing moon which is no sooner full than it begins to wane; now, usually, the holiday spent together by a newly-married couple, before settling down at home.
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2007-03-23 10:31:13
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answered by Mommy To Be in April 7
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Honeymoon was originally a reference to the first month of a marriage. The honey represents the sweetness of new love and the moon signifies the changing relationship and that this love will quickly wane.
2007-03-23 17:31:50
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answered by Anonymous
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Honeymoon before the storm.
2007-03-26 14:29:06
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answered by Ollie 7
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It comes from the old days when rich people got married and did the orient trip to India , the best weather was during the time of the Honey Moon , in Indian folklore !!
2007-03-23 17:34:18
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answered by nicemanvery 7
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SORRY i HAD TO KNOW TO SO I wikied it.. here you go..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honeymoon
2007-03-23 17:31:30
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answered by HarveyB 7
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Don't know...but may be long back someone must have told his wife after marriage...Honey I can take you to MOON ....lol
2007-03-27 15:59:30
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answered by Jenna 2
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It dates back to the Babylon times!!!
2007-03-23 17:32:47
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answered by ? 2
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Good question, i dont know the answer, but good question.
2007-03-27 04:22:22
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answered by SEXY EVERTONIAN 5
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2007-03-26 12:07:42
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answered by Anonymous
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