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IT IS THE CUSTOM TO THROW RICE OR CONFETTI ON THE
NEWLY MARRIED COUPLE. THE SYMBOLISM BEHIND THIS
IS THAT YOU ARE SHOWERING THEM WITH THE HOPES OF
BLISS AND FERTILITY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE WOODS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Rice |
Date learned: 01-30-1971
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