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AS THE WEDDING COUPLE WALKS INTO THE HALL FOR THE
RECEPTION, THE COOK MEETS THEM AT THE DOOR WITH SALT
AND BREAD. THEY MUST EAT IT; THIS IS A SYMBOL OF
FERTILITY.

Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM HER MOTHER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Given by cook

Date learned: 04-10-1967

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