The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

GREETINGS

AFTER THE COUPLE IS MARRIED, THEY GO TO THE BALLROOM FOR THE
RECEPTION. THE BRIDE AND GROOM ARE GREETED WITH BREAD AND SALT.
THE BREAD SYMBOLIZES THAT THEY WILL NEVER LACK FOOD AND WILL ALWAYS
BE PROSPEROUS. THE SALT IS A SYMBOL FOR LIFE AND FERTILITY.

Submitter comment: THIS IS A POPULAR CUSTOM IN POLAND AND IN POLISH COMMUNITIES IN
THE U.S.A.

Where learned: DETROIT

Date learned: 03-19-1979