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I HAVE NOTICED AFTER ATTENDING 10 OR 15 WEDDING
RECEPTIONS THAT A POPULAR CUSTOM IS FOR THE GUESTS
TO STRIKE THEIR SILVERWARE ON PLATES AND GLASSES
WITH A LOUD UNISON "DING, DING..." UPON WHICH THE
NEWLYWEDS MUST (UNDERLINED) KISS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Glassware tapping

Date learned: 11-00-1969

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