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IN SOME POLISH WEDDINGS, THE COUPLE IS BROUGHT TO THE
HOME AFTER THE CEREMONY. THE COUPLE IS THEN GIVEN
SALT AND BREAD. THIS IS DONE SO THE NEW COUPLE WILL
ALWAYS HAVE FOOD IN THEIR HOME.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT'S WEDDING WAS DONE IN THIS MANNER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bread and salt

Date learned: 11-07-1971

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