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A WEDDING IS A GREAT FEAST IN A MALTESE FAMILY. THE
FAMILY GOES TO ALL COST TO ENTERTAIN THE LARGEST
CROWD POSSIBLE. IN FACT, EACH FAMILY TRIES TO OUTDO
THEIR NEIGHBOR. IN MALTA ITSELF, THE FAMILY RENTS A
LARGE CAR (CHRYSLER, PONTIAC, ETC.) AND DECORATES IT
WITH SMALL TWINKLING LIGHTS.
Where learned: MALTA
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage |
Date learned: 11-11-1967