The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

AS PART OF THE POLISH WEDDING CEREMONY, EVERYONE FORMS A
CIRCLE AND THE BRIDE SITS ON THE GROOM'S LAP IN THE
CENTER. A SONG IS SUNG LIKE THAT SUNG AT A WAKE, AND
A COOK COMES OUT FROM THE KITCHEN AND POURS A GLASS
OF WATER UNDER THE CHAIR. RICK SAID HE'S SEEN THIS DONE
SEVERAL TIMES BUT DOESN'T KNOW WHY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD

Date learned: 02-05-1971