The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

AT A POLISH WEDDING IT IS CUSTOMARY FOR THE MEN
TO REQUEST A DANCE WITH THE BRIDE. AN EMPTY BARREL
IS PUT ON THE CENTER OF THE DANCE FLOOR. THE MEN
LINE UP AND AS IT COMES THEIR TURN TO DANCE, THEY
MUST ROLL A PIECE OF CURRENCY IN A BALL AND THROW
IT IN THE BARREL.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT SAID THIS CUSTOM IS STILL PRACTICED
TODAY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES

Date learned: 02-20-1972