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It is a Polish custom to put a rosary in a bush outside the
night before a special day (wedding, etc) so that day will not be
rainy.

Submitter comment: On the occasions which we have done it, it has worked.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HAMTRAMCK

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Before wedding
BELIEF -- Weather sign or control
BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew
BELIEF -- Marriage Before wedding

Date learned: 00001950'S

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ON THE NIGHT BEFORE THE WEDDING, THE BRIDEGROOM SHOULD
MOVE THE ENGAGEMENT RING FROM THE BRIDE'S LEFT HAND RING
FINGER TO HER RIGHT HAND RING FINGER. THIS WILL BRING GOOD
LUCK TO THE COUPLE.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; Yates, Janice

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage Before wedding
BELIEF -- Good luck Crucial moment of life

Date learned: 10-15-1973

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