An old Polish wedding tradition, The Sharing of Bread, Salt and Wine
The parents of the bride and groom greet the newly married couple and present them with rye bread, lightly sprinkled with salt, and a glass of wine. The bread represents the hope that the bride and groom will never go hungry. The salt is a reminder that life may be difficult at times, but that they will learn to cope. The wine symbolizes the desire that the couple will never go thirsty, and that their lives will be filled with health and happiness. The parents kiss the newly married couple as a sign of welcome, unity, and love.
Another tradition is the vodka shot tradition. Two shot glasses are presented to the newlywed couple along with the bread and salt, one is filled with water and the other vodka. The one that gets the vodka shot signifies who will be the one who "runs the household."
Different regions of Poland may of had simular but a different variation of customs and traditins unique to that region.
Different regions of Poland may of had simular but a different variation of customs and traditins unique to that region.
