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POLISH WEDDING CUSTOM
WHEN THE COUPLE ENTER THE DOOR AT THE RECEPTION, THEY
ARE GIVEN WHOLE WHEAT BREAD. THIS IS BROKEN INTO
LITTLE PIECES AND GIVEN TO EACH OTHER. THIS
SYMBOLIZES THE SHARING OF THEIR FIRST BREAD TOGETHER.
THERE IS SALT ON THE BREAD. THIS SYMBOLIZES THAT
MARRIED LIFE WILL HAVE SOME BITTERNESS.
Submitter comment: SHE LEARNED THIS FROM HER FAMILY.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage |
Date learned: 04-11-1967