The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

AT A POLISH WEDDING, THE BRIDE AND GROOM
ARE GREETED AT THE DOOR OF THE RECEPTION
BY THE COOK WHO OFFERS THEM SOME BREAD AND
SALT. THE SALT REPRESENTS FOOD FROM
THE EARTH, AND THE BREAD REPRESENTS FOOD
FROM GOD.

Submitter comment: THIS TRADITION IS ALSO OFTEN FOLLOWED WHEN
A VISITOR ARRIVES AT A POLISH PERSON'S HOME.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT