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GERMAN-AMERICAN MARRIAGE CUSTOM

BEFORE GERMAN MEN GET MARRIED, THEY MUST EAT TWO RAW EGGS THE
NIGHT BEFORE THE WEDDING TO PRODUCE A LARGE FAMILY.

Submitter comment: THE EGG IS A FERTILITY SYMBOL.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: 686 Seconds / Twice / Two
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage
Food Drink -- Animal product Egg
BELIEF -- Birth
BELIEF -- Marriage

Date learned: CA00001930

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