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WHEN THE BRIDE AND GROOM FIRST APPEAR AT THE RECEPTION,
THEY ARE TO EAT A SMALL PORTION OF BREAD AND SALT AND DRINK
SOME WATER TO ENSURE THEM THAT DURING THEIR LIFE TOGETHER
THEY WILL NEVER GO HUNGRY OR THIRSTY.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT'S FAMILY PRACTICE THIS CUSTOM AT EVERY WEDDING.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: Favorites
BELIEF -- Marriage Bread and salt

Date learned: 03-28-1971

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