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IT IS A POLISH CUSTOM FOR THE BRIDE AND GROOM, AFTER
THEIR WEDDING, AS THEY ENTER THE RECEPTION HALL, TO
BREAK BREAD TO SYMBOLIZE FULLNESS OF LIFE AND
TASTE SALT TO SYMBOLIZE SOME BITTERNESS WILL COME
IN THEIR LIVES.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bread and salt

Date learned: 03-10-1967

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