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AT POLISH WEDDINGS, BEFORE THE BRIDE AND GROOM LEAVE
THE RECEPTION, THE GUESTS HOLD HANDS AND FORM A CIRCLE
AROUND A CHAIR. THE GROOM SITS IN THE CHAIR; THE
BRIDE SITS ON HIS LAP. AS THE PEOPLE SING, SOMEONE
TAKES THE VEIL OFF THE BRIDE'S HEAD AND PLACES IT ON
THE MAID OF HONOR'S HEAD. THEN ALL THE GUESTS DANCE.
ONLY AFTER THIS MAY THE BRIDE AND GROOM LEAVE. THIS
IS CALLED "OCZEPINY."

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Removing veil

Date learned: 03-20-1967

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