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Posthumous marriage

Okay kiddo, let me try to explain "posthumous marriage" in a simple way.

Do you know what marriage is? It's when two people promise to love and take care of each other for the rest of their lives, and they usually have a big celebration called a wedding ceremony.

Now, posthumous marriage is when someone wants to get married to a person who has already passed away or died. I know that sounds a little confusing, but it's like they want to marry someone who is not alive anymore.

Why do people do this? Sometimes they do it because they were in love with the person who died and they want to honor their memory by marrying them. Other times, it can be because of legal or financial reasons, like inheritance or pension benefits.

It's important to note that posthumous marriage is not legal in all countries, and there are some rules and requirements that need to be followed for it to happen. Overall, it's not really a common thing, but some people choose to do it for their own reasons.

Does that make sense, little one?
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