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CHIVEREE

THIS IS A CUSTOM WHERE WHEN PEOPLE GET MARRIED, THAT
EVENING, THE YOUNG CHILDREN GATHER AROUND WHERE THEY
ARE STAYING AND BANG ON POTS AND PANS AND CANS AND
MAKE A LOT OF NOISE. THE NEWLYWEDS MUST THROW OUT
SOME MONEY FROM THE WINDOW TO KEEP THEM QUIET.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage F545.1341

Date learned: 03-08-1970

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