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AMONG POLISH-AMERICANS, AFTER A WEDDING, THE BRIDE AND
GROOM GO TO THEIR PARENTS' HOME AND BEFORE ENTERING
THEY ARE PRESENTED WITH TWO PIECES OF SALTED BREAD.
THEY MUST EAT THIS BEFORE ENTERING THE HOUSE SO THAT
THEY'LL NEVER GO HUNGRY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage Bread and salt

Date learned: 10-24-1970

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