The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

THIS IS A POLISH CUSTOM TAKING PLACE THE DAY AFTER
A WEDDING. THE NAME FOR THE CUSTOM IS "POPROWINY."
THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY GATHERS AT THE HOME OF THE
BRIDE'S MOTHER (USUALLY ON A SUNDAY) AND JOINS
IN LEFTOVER REJOICING FROM THE NIGHT BEFORE. THE
LEFTOVER FOOD AND DRINK IS CONSUMED AT THE SAME
TIME. THE NEWLYWEDS MAY OR MAY NOT BE PRESENT.

Submitter comment: KNOWN FROM TRADITION.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN

Date learned: 08-00-1964