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WEDDING CUSTOM

IN THE UKRAINE, IT IS CUSTOMARY FOR THE GIRL FRIEND TO GIVE THE BOY
FRIEND A WATERMELON IF SHE REJECTS HIS PROPOSAL FOR MARRIAGE.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED THIS FROM RELATIVES IN THE UKRAINE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Proposal

Date learned: 12-03-1967

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