The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

A RITE OF THE IBO TRIBE IN NIGERIA IS THAT DURING A
WEDDING CEREMONY THE GROOM'S FAMILY MUST SUPPLY MANY
POTS OF PALM WINE FOR THE CEREMONY. THIS SYMBOLIZES
THE WORTH OF THE GROOM. THE MORE WINE HIS FAMILY
PROVIDES, THE MORE WORTHY IS HE OF HIS BRIDE.

James Callow comment: MORUF LAYENI, A YORUBA FROM NIGERIA, TOLD ME THAT THESE
CHILDREN MET IN THE FOREST AT MIDNIGHT TO DECIDE WHAT FAMILIES
TO STAY WITH NEXT. I THINK HE CALLED THEM COME-AND-GO CHILDREN.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 11-13-1987