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MARRIAGE CUSTOM
IN THE MORNING BEFORE A WEDDING, THE BRIDESMAIDS PIN A SMALL
GREEN-LEAFED HOUSE PLANT CALLED A 'MIRTA' ON THE BRIDE'S VEIL TO
INSURE THE BRIDE OF HAPPINESS THROUGHOUT LIFE. THIS IS AN OLD
POLISH CUSTOM.
Submitter comment: THIS WAS ACTUALLY DONE AT INFORMANT'S WEDDING.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 16594 TRINITY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Morning before wedding |
Date learned: 10-24-1970