The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

AFTER A MARRIAGE IN WHICH ONE CROATIAN MEMBER IS
INVOLVED, THE CROATIAN MOTHER OR FATHER HAS THE
COUPLE KNEEL ON TWO SEPARATE PILLOWS WHILE SHE
OR HE BLESSES THEM WITH HOLY WATER. THIS CUSTOM
TAKES PLACE AT THE FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE BEFORE THE
COUPLE MAY ENTER THE PARENTS' HOME.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: VARIOUS DATES