The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

LEBANESE BELIEF

WHEN A LEBANESE COUPLE IN LEBANON GET MARRIED, THE BRIDE IS GIVEN
A HUNK OF RAISED DOUGH SO THAT SHE MAY STICK IT ON THE DOORWAY,
AS SHE IS CARRIED OVER THE THRESHOLD.
IF THE DOUGH STICKS THE LEBANESE PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT THE COUPLE
WILL HAVE MANY CHILDREN.

Submitter comment: SOME LEBANESE-AMERICANS STILL PRACTICE THIS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD

Date learned: 00001960S