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(POLAND) WEDDING TRADITION

AFTER CEREMONY THE BRIDE SITS IN A CHAIR. THE FAMILY FORM A CIRCLE
AND SLOWLY MOVE IN A CIRCULAR MOTION PULLING VEIL OFF BRIDE.
SIGNIFIES: THE PEOPLE AROUND THE CHAIR REPRESENT TWELVE ANGELS IN
HEAVEN. THE REMOVAL OF THE VEIL MEANING, ALREADY MARRIED. WISHING THE
BEST AND PROSPEROUS LIFE AHEAD FOR THE BRIDE AND GROOM.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; LUTHER HAVEN

Subject headings:

686 Seconds / Twice / Two
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Removing veil
BELIEF -- Angel
BELIEF -- Prayer

Date learned: 10-00-1982

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