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AT THE DOOR OF A POLISH WEDDING RECEPTION, THE BRIDE
AND GROOM ARE GIVEN SALT, BREAD, AND WATER. THE
SALT SYMBOLIZES THE BITTERNESS THAT WILL COME THEIR
WAY, THE BREAD SYMBOLIZES THE ABUNDANCES THEY WILL
RECEIVE AND SHARE, AND THE WATER IS TO WASH DOWN THE
SALT AND BREAD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bread and salt |
Date learned: 11-12-1969