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Ethnic: Yugoslavian

Engagement:

In Yugoslavia, parents still arrange any marriages. Thus, whenever a horn is heard blowing, everyone knows that an engagement has been decided. Often, the young people involved may be the last ones to know.

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Original BN [F533] crossed out. Replaced with current classification

Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; 935 FIDELITY DR ; Marcischak, Mrs Helen ; PITTSBURGH

Keyword(s): Arranged Marriages ; COURTSHIP ; DATING ; Engagement ; ETHNIC ; Horn ; MARRIAGE ; Weddings ; Yugoslavia

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage

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ALL SCARS DISAPPEAR BY THE TIME YOU GET MARRIED.

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Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; Snyder, Cathe

Keyword(s): BELIEF ; Marriages ; Scars ; SUPERSTITION

Subject headings: Prediction / Divination

Date learned: 04-00-1972

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