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IT IS THE CUSTOM OF POLISH PEOPLE TO PIN MONEY ON THE
DRESS OF THE BRIDE AS AN OFFERING FOR THE PRIVILEGE
OF DANCING WITH HER AT THE RECEPTION. THE BRIDE
THEN TAKES ALL THE BILLS (USUALLY MEN PIN ON ONE
DOLLAR BILLS) AND THEY ARE HERS TO KEEP.

Where learned: CHILDHOOD

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Paying for dance

Date learned: 00-00-1957

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