Marriages on 26 December - Special Meaning?

[Chris Troy]

One thing many of us have noticed is the high number of marriages taking place on the 26th of December.  We wondered whether there is any special custom or religious reason for choosing this date, or whether it was for more practical reasons.

[Per Sundin]

Yes, that is correct. In Sweden 26 December is a holiday called Annandag Jul. A wedding needed a lot of food of which there was more to get a few days after Christmas, so December 26th was a practical and common choice of wedding day.