The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

MANY JEWISH WEDDINGS CANNOT BE ON A FRIDAY EVENING
OR SATURDAY AFTERNOON. THE CEREMONY IS UNDER A
CANOPY. THE COUPLE DRINK WINE OUT OF THE SAME GLASS.
AFTER THIS THE GROOM BREAKS THE GLASS WHEN THEY ARE
PRONOUNCED MAN AND WIFE.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT GIVES THIS CUSTOM AS TRADITIONAL FOR JEWISH
PEOPLE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 11-11-1971