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AT THE CLOSE OF WEDDING FESTIVITIES, THE BRIDE
REMOVES HER VEIL AS A SIGN THAT SHE IS GIVING
UP HER VIRGINITY. HER WHITE VEIL IS THEN
REPLACED BY A SPRAY OF MULTI-COLORED FLOWERS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Removing veil |
Date learned: 01-17-1968
DO NOT REMOVE THE VEIL OF A MARRIED WOMAN
BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE HER DEATH BY THE HAND OF
HER HUSBAND.
Submitter comment: OLD COUNTRY TRADITION.
Where learned: J L HUDSONS COMPANY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Removing veil |
Date learned: 11-25-1967
AT A POLISH WEDDING, THE END OF THE DAY IS
CELEBRATED BY HAVING THE BRIDE AND GROOM SIT IN
THE CENTER WITH ALL THE PEOPLE ENCIRCLING THEM.
THEN A LEADER REMOVES THE BRIDE'S VEIL,
PLACES IT ON HER OWN HEAD AND SINGING, MARCHES
AROUND IN A CIRCLE. LATER THE BRIDE AND GROOM
DANCE WHILE THE CIRCLE OF PEOPLE STAND AND WATCH.
THIS CUSTOM HAS EXISTED FROM THE TIME OF HIS
GREAT GRANDPARENTS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Removing veil |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN