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POLISH

DURING THE RECEPTION MEAL, THE GUESTS BEGIN TO
BEAT THEIR PLATES AND GLASSES WITH THEIR SILVER-
WARE, THUS CALLING ON THE NEW COUPLE TO KISS.
THIS HAS SPREAD TO OTHER CULTURES NOW.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Glassware tapping

Date learned: 11-25-1969

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CATHOLIC ITALIAN AND POLISH WEDDINGS

AT THE DINNER, AFTER THE WEDDING, WHENEVER A GUEST
KNOCKS A FORK AGAINST A GLASS OR DISH, THE GROOM
HAS TO KISS THE BRIDE.

Submitter comment: JIM ALSO REMARKED THAT IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE THE
BRIDE AND GROOM WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EAT MUCH.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Glassware tapping

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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AT THE RECEPTION-BREAKFAST FOR THE MARRIED COUPLE,
EASTERN-EUROPEAN GUESTS FREQUENTLY STRIKE THEIR
GLASSES WITH A SPOON OR A SIMILAR OBJECT. THIS
STRIKING OF THE GLASS MEANS THAT THEY WANT THE
COUPLE TO KISS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Glassware tapping

Date learned: 10-02-1971

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POLISH

AT A POLISH WEDDING THE BRIDE'S MOTHER WILL GIVE THE
COUPLE SOME SALT, A CRUST OF BREAD AND A SILVER
DOLLAR SO THAT THEY WILL ALWAYS HAVE SOMETHING IN
THEIR HOME.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Given by parents of bride

Date learned: 02-27-1968

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AT UKRAINIAN WEDDING RECEPTIONS, THE COUPLE GOES UP
AND KNEELS BEFORE THEIR PARENTS. THE PARENTS GIVE
THEM THEIR BLESSING AND HAND THEM A LOAF OF BREAD
AND SOME SALT. THE BREAD REPRESENTS THE HOPE THAT
THEY WILL ALWAYS HAVE PLENTY TO EAT AND THE SALT
REPRESENTS GOOD LUCK.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Given by parents of bride

Date learned: 03-02-1971

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AT A POLISH WEDDING THE BRIDE AND GROOM ARE GIVEN A
PIECE OF BREAD AND A BIT OF SALT TO EAT SO THAT
THEY WILL NEVER GO HUNGRY AND WILL BE ABLE TO TAKE
THE BITTER WITH THE SWEET.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bread and salt

Date learned: 10-12-1969

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POLISH WEDDING

BRIDE AND GROOM ARE GIVEN A PIECE OF BREAD AND A BIT
OF SALT TO EAT SO THAT THEY WILL NEVER GO HUNGRY
AND WILL TAKE THE BITTER WITH THE SWEET.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bread and salt

Date learned: 03-24-1970

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POLISH WEDDING CUSTOMS

THE WEDDING GUESTS LINE BY A TABLE ONE BY ONE AND
GET THEIR CHOICE OF A SHOT OF WHISKEY OR A CIGAR.
THE BRIDE'S SHOE IS PASSED AROUND AND PEOPLE PUT
MONEY IN FOR THE FIRST BABY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Reception

Date learned: 11-00-1968

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IT IS A MEXICAN CUSTOM THAT THE PEOPLE STANDING UP TO
THE WEDDING (THOSE ACTING AS USHERS AND BRIDESMAIDS)
PAY FOR IT. EACH PERSON STANDING UP CAN EITHER PAY
FOR THE CAKE, THE ENTERTAINMENT, THE FOOD, ETC. THE
CLOSER YOU ARE TO THE FAMILY, THE MORE YOU BUY FOR THE
WEDDING. THE BEST MAN USUALLY PAYS FOR THE RENTING
OF THE HALL.

Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT MENTIONED THAT THIS RELIEVES A LARGE
FINANCIAL BURDEN FROM THE BRIDE'S FATHER. SHE ALSO
SAID THAT SHE ATTENDED A WEDDING WITH 48 PERSONS
STANDING UP.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Reception

Date learned: 10-10-1971

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THE BRIDE TOSSES HER GARTER AND THE UNMARRIED MALE
WHO CATCHES IT WILL BE NEXT TO MARRY.

Submitter comment: LEARNED IN CHILDHOOD.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Reception

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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IN MUNICH, GERMANY, THEY HOLD A BEER FESTIVAL EVERY
YEAR CALLED THE OCTOBER FEST TO CELEBRATE THE
MARRIAGE OF A MEDIEVAL PRINCESS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING
ON FOR AT LEAST FIVE HUNDRED YEARS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; GERMANY ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Reception

Date learned: 12-00-1967

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IRISH WEDDING CUSTOM

THROW CORN INSTEAD OF RICE AFTER THE WEDDING.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Rice

Date learned: 03-11-1972

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EVERY NEW BRIDE SHOULD BY CUSTOM HAVE SOMETHING OLD,
SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING BORROWED, AND SOMETHING BLUE.

Submitter comment: FROM FRIENDS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Wear something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue

Date learned: 10-08-1967

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A BRIDE MUST WEAR A PENNY IN HER SHOE ON HER WEDDING
DAY.

Submitter comment: THIS IS A BELIEF COMMON IN THE OSWALD FAMILY, BUT IT IS
ALSO AN OLD ENGLISH CUSTOM THAT WAS POSSIBLY REVIVED
WHEN AN ENGLISH LADY SENT LUCI JOHNSON NUGENT A PENCE TO
PUT IN HER SHOE ON HER WEDDING DAY.

Data entry tech comment: LUCI JOHNSON NUGENT IS THE DAUGHTER OF FORMER U.S.
KC[ PRESIDENT, LYNDON JOHNSON.
CN[ SIKORSKI, JOLANTA

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Penny in shoe

Date learned: 09-20-1967

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ON YOUR WEDDING DAY YOU SHOULD PUT A PENNY IN
YOUR SHOE FOR GOOD LUCK.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Penny in shoe

Date learned: 02-05-1968

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AMONG THE MEXICANS IT IS A CUSTOM AT WEDDINGS TO
HAVE THE GROOM GIVE A BOX OF COINS TO THE BRIDE DURING
THE WEDDING CEREMONY. THIS IS TO SYMBOLIZE THE
MONEY THAT THE WIFE WILL NEED TO MANAGE HER HOUSE-
HOLD. WHILE STILL AT THE ALTAR, THE COUPLE IS TIED
WITH A ROPE AROUND THEM, SYMBOLIZING THEIR UNION.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Giving coins

Date learned: 10-15-1971

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GYPSY TRADITION

THIS TRADITION STARTED IN HUNGARY. IF A MAN LAYS
DOWN A BROOM DIAGONALLY BETWEEN HIMSELF AND A WOMAN,
AND SHE JUMPS OVER IT, THEN THEY ARE MARRIED. AND
IF LATER IN MARRIAGE, THE MAN PLACES THE BROM
DIAGONALLY AND THE WOMAN JUMPS BACKWARDS OVER IT,
THEN THEY ARE DIVORCED. CONCERNING THE DIVORCE,
THE MAN CAN PUSH THE WOMAN OVER THE BROOM BACKWARDS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Jumping over umbrella: simple ceremony

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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THERE IS A JEWISH CUSTOM THAT AFTER THE BRIDE AND GROOM
DRINK THE WINE DURING THE CEREMONY, THE GROOM THROWS
THE GLASS DOWN AND STEPS ON IT. THE NUMBER OF
PIECES THAT THE GLASS BREAKS INTO IS SAID TO BE THE
NUMBER OF YEARS OF HAPPINESS THEY WILL HAVE TOGETHER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Stepping on wine glass

Date learned: 10-30-1970

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EUROPEAN WOMEN WEAR WEDDING BANDS ON THE RIGHT HAND.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Wedding ring

Date learned: 02-22-1968

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WEDDING RING IS WORN ON FOURTH FINGER OF LEFT HAND,
BECAUSE THERE IS AN ARTERY HERE WHICH LEADS TO THE
HEART.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Worn on left hand

Date learned: 04-01-1970

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