German
A wedding in Germany could be a three day celebration!!!
On the thursday, the couple gets together with close family
and friends to go to the city center to have a civil ceremony. Afterwards
they all go out to dinner.
On friday, the real fun begins as the couple is visited
for the Polterabend, or wedding-eve party, by friends and neighbors. The
celebration entails the smashing of plates and other breakables as a sign
of good luck (may nothing ever be broken in your home again).
On Saturday, the newlyweds religious ceremony takes place,
followed by the reception of traditional fare. Before the couple can sneak
out of the party, friends place garlands of flowers ,greenery and ribbons
at the exits, the groom must "ransom" the couple out with promises
of money or a party.
Brides carry salt and bread as an omen for good harvest.
The groom carries grain for good luck and wealth
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