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AT THE POLISH RECEPTIONS, IT IS CUSTOMARY FOR THE GROOM
TO REMOVE THE GARTER FROM THE BRIDE'S LEG. THEN, THE
GROOM WITH HIS BACK FACING A GROUP OF SINGLE YOUNG MEN
THROWS THE GARTER INTO THE CROWD. THE YOUNG MAN
CATCHING THE GARTER IS THOUGHTS IN THE MINDS OF MANY,
TO BE THE NEXT ONE TO BE MARRIED.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT REMEMBERS THIS FROM THE WEDDINGS OF HIS TWO
BROTHERS AND OTHER POLISH WEDDINGS HE HAS ATTENDED.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Garter toss

Date learned: 10-13-1971

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