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THIS IS A POLISH CUSTOM TAKING PLACE THE DAY AFTER
A WEDDING. THE NAME FOR THE CUSTOM IS "POPROWINY."
THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY GATHERS AT THE HOME OF THE
BRIDE'S MOTHER (USUALLY ON A SUNDAY) AND JOINS
IN LEFTOVER REJOICING FROM THE NIGHT BEFORE. THE
LEFTOVER FOOD AND DRINK IS CONSUMED AT THE SAME
TIME. THE NEWLYWEDS MAY OR MAY NOT BE PRESENT.

Submitter comment: KNOWN FROM TRADITION.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage F545.152

Date learned: 08-00-1964

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POLISH POPROIVINNI

THE DAY AFTER A WEDDING CELEBRATION CLOSE FRIENDS ARE
INVITED TO THE BRIDE'S HOME TO ENJOY THE LEFTOVERS
FROM THE WEDDING RECEPTION. THESE PARTIES USUALLY
LAST ALL DAY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage F545.152

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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IT IS A POLISH CUSTOM FOR THE FAMILY TO GATHER AT THE
PARENTS' OF THE BRIDE OR GROOM'S HOUSE FOR A
DINNER, AND TALK ABOUT THE WEDDING. THIS DINNER
TAKES PLACE THE DAY AFTER THE WEDDING, AND IS CALLED
POPRAWINY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage F545.152

Date learned: 03-12-1970

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POLISH CUSTOM: AFTER THE DAY OF THE WEDDING, THE
PARENTS OF THE BRIDE OR THE GROOM INVITE THE
WEDDING PARTY OVER TO THE HOUSE FOR DINNER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN HEIGHTS

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage F545.152

Date learned: 02-24-1970

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PROPAVINI

A POLISH CUSTOM ( WEDDING) WHERE THE DAY FOLLOWING
THE WEDDING, THE GUESTS ARE INVITED TO THE BRIDE'S
HOME TO FINISH EATING THE LEFTOVER FOOD FROM THE
RECEPTION. IT BEGAN AS AN OLD CUSTOM IN POLAND
WHEN THE WEDDINGS WERE HELD IN THE HOME AND THERE
WAS A LOT OF LEFTOVER FOOD. THE BRIDE'S FAMILY
WOULD INVITE EVERYONE OVER FOR THE LEFTOVERS. THE
BRIDE AND GROOM ARE TO APPEAR IN ORDER TO THANK THEIR
PARENTS AND ALSO CELEBRATE. IT STILL IS CARRIED
ON TODAY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage F545.152

Date learned: 02-04-1972

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AFTER THE WEDDING THERE IS A "POPRAWINY" OR SECOND
CELEBRATION FOR THE POLISH.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage F545.152

Date learned: 12-00-1965

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POLISH POPRAWENIE

THE DAY AFTER THE WEDDING, THE FAMILY AND RELATIVES
OF THE BRIDE AND GROOM FINISH EATING AND DRINKING
THE LEFTOVERS FROM THE WEDDING RECEPTION. IT
ALWAYS IS A WILD PARTY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage F545.152

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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