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AT POLISH WEDDINGS, THE GODMOTHER OF THE BRIDE
WEARS AN APRON AND ALL NIGHT LONG THE MEN PUT
MONEY IN THE APRON POCKETS TO PAY FOR DANCES
WITH THE BRIDE. THIS MONEY IS THE FIRST SAVINGS
OF THE WEDDING COUPLE.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT HAS SEEN THIS DONE AT MANY POLISH WEDDINGS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Paying for dance

Date learned: 10-00-1971

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