Shivaree
A Chivaree (or Shivaree or charivari) is a North American term for a clamorous salutation made to a newlywed couple by an assembled crowd of neighbors and friends. It is a noisy, mock-serenade to newlyweds, followed by a party. Newlyweds were not properly accepted as a married couple in many North American communities until they had taken part in their chivaree.
The food and drink were all provided by the guests.
The location of the chivaree was the home of the newlyweds. The time of the event was a well-kept secret. The arrival of the group was noisy involving beating on pots and pans with wooden spoons, whistles and fire crackers. The newlyweds were surprised but would have been disappointed had they not been included. The bride and groom attended the party in what they were wearing at the time, though naked sleepers always slipped something on.
Shivaree may also refer to:
- Shivaree (band), an American band formed in 1999
- Shivaree (play), a play by William Mastrosimone
- Shivaree (TV series)]], an American popular music television program originating from Hollywood that aired from 1965 to 1966 and was hosted by Gene Weed
- The term shivaree was used for a performance of rough music, an English folk tradition, in the United States
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