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.

I’d also heard it had something to do with making mead. So, inconstancy and drunkenness! Hooray!

Jill: No, maybe I should go. I mean, I can’t believe this is how I’m spending my honeymoon.

Bob: Wait, wait, wait a second here. Who’s to say what a honeymoon is anyway? What does the word even mean? Honey and moon, it’s nonsense. For all we know, we’re in Jerry’s way.

Jill: I never thought of it that way.

Bob: Yeah, poor guy’s been looking forward to this since we got engaged.

David: Hey, you’re on to something here. Heck, I’m not dictionary expert, but maybe it means to charter a boat out with nobody aboard.

Bob: You know what? Let’s all apologize to this boat and promise never to use the word honeymoon again.

Jill: Okay.

David: Alright. [ They all join hands ]

Bob: The tyranny of the word honeymoon is over! [ They all take a bow, audience applauds ]

Is this society’s way of maximizing trauma?

If the honeymoon is at Niagara Falls, then yes. I would also throw in Gatlinburg, Tennessee too.

Is this society’s way of maximizing trauma?

No, it’s just a way of making it all sound good so more people participate.

You could call it your After Marriage Trip or just say you’re going on holiday/vacation.

I’m sure I won’t be the only one awaiting the many photos you two will be taking.