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IN EASTERN ORTHODOX WEDDINGS, THE CROWNS PLACED ON THE
HEADS OF THE BRIDE AND GROOM SIGNIFY THE SOLIDNESS
OF THE MARRIAGE. IF THE CROWN SHAKES OR FALLS THE
MARRIAGE FAILS. IF IT STAYS FIRM THE MARRIAGE
WILL NEVER FALTER.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT DOES NOT BELIEVE IN THIS AND SAID THAT TO
HIS KNOWLEDGE, IT IS ONLY PRACTICED OUT OF TRADITION.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Headdress |
Date learned: 11-14-1971