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        The Kerchief and the Broom
         by Helene B. Cincebeaux

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        Putting a kerchief on someone's head and handing them a broom seems to be an Americanized versions of more elaborate customs in Slovakia. There the bride and groom are given a taste of honey (for the sweetness in life) and then the dish is dropped (symbolizes the sadness in life) and the groom gets the broom to sweep up the pieces -as many pieces as there are means how many children the couple will have.

        I know the custom of putting money in someone's apron is done at Slovak- American wedding receptions in America - I never saw it in Slovakia. Does anyone know if it happens there?

        You can reach Helene B. Cincebeaux via email to helenezx@aol.com

        Helene is editor of Slovakia, the quarterly of the Slovak Heritage and Folklore Society International.

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