The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

POLISH

AT A POLISH WEDDING RECEPTION, WHILE EVERYONE IS EATING,
IT IS CUSTOMARY FOR SOMEONE IN THE CROWD, NO ONE IN
PARTICULAR, TO BEGIN BANGING ON THE PLATE WITH A FORK
OR KNIFE OR SPOON. THIS IS THE SIGNAL FOR THE BRIDE
AND GROOM TO KISS.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT KNOWS THIS TO BE A COMMON PRACTICE AT POLISH
WEDDINGS, BECAUSE SHE USED TO CATER TO THE WEDDING AND
THEREFORE SAW MANY RECEPTIONS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 10-03-1971