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SOVIET ARMENIANS TODAY HAVE DEFINITE MARRIAGE CUSTOMS.
AFTER THE CHURCH CEREMONY THE BRIDE AND GROOM GO TO
A HOME FOR A DINNER THERE. A BAND OF MUSICIANS
FOLLOW THE BRIDE AND GROOM TO THE HOME. BEFORE THE
COUPLE ENTERS THE HOUSE, THEY MUST STEP ON SOME DINNER
PLATES ON THE STEPS OF THE HOUSE. AFTER THE PLATES
ARE BROKEN THE COUPLE THEN ENTERS THE HOUSE.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED OF THIS DURING HER VISIT TO SOVIET
ARMENIA IN 1970

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; SOVIET ARMENIA

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Reception

Date learned: 11-01-1971 ; 00-00-1970

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