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POLISH WEDDING

AFTER THE GROOM HAS REMOVED THE GARTER FROM THE BRIDE'S
LEG, THE BRIDE STANDS UP AND TURNS HER BACK TO ALL OF
THE ELIGIBLE GIRLS WHO ARE ATTENDING THE RECEPTION.
AT THE COUNT OF THREE, SHE THROWS IT OVER THE BACK OF
HER HEAD AND THE GIRL WHO CATCHES IT, TRADITIONALLY,
IS THE NEXT TO BE MARRIED.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED IT FROM HIS PARENTS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIVONIA

Subject headings: 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bouquet toss

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