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2. Polterabend - Wikipedia

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   Polterabend. Polterabend (Polish: pultrować) is a German and to a lesser extent Polish, Austrian and Swiss wedding custom in which, on the night before the wedding, the guests break porcelain to bring luck to the couple's marriage. The belief in the effectiveness of this custom is expressed by the old adage: "Shards bring luck" (German ...

3. Bomboniere - Wikipedia

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   Bomboniere. A bomboniere (Italian pronunciation: [bombo'njε:re]), singular "bomboniera", (Italian pronunciation: [bomboˈnjɛːra]; Italian, from French bonbonnière, [1] a box containing "bonbons") is a kind of fragrant-smelling party favor given out on special occasions such as weddings, baptism, First Communion or Confirmation. It usually ...

4. Bridal shower - Wikipedia

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   A bridal shower traditionally involves giving gifts to the future wife. A bridal shower is a gift-giving party held for a bride-to-be in anticipation of her wedding.. The history of the custom is rooted not necessarily for the provision of goods for the upcoming matrimonial home, but to provide goods and financial assistance to ensure the wedding may take place.

5. Russian wedding traditions - Wikipedia

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   Russian weddings held great importance in their culture and tradition, evolving differently according the region, but maintaining common points. They can last between two days and one week usually involving activities like dancing, singing, toasting, and banqueting. The best man and bridesmaid are called "Witnesses" or " Свидетели ...

6. Wedding customs by country - Wikipedia

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   The wedding party may form a receiving line at this point, or later at a wedding reception, so that each guest may briefly greet the entire wedding party. At the wedding reception. Drinks, snacks, or perhaps a full meal, especially at long receptions, are served while the guests and wedding party mingle.

7. Gaza church opens doors to injured and sick as hospitals fill

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   July 4, 2024 at 11:56 AM. By Dawoud Abu Alkas. GAZA (Reuters) - St. Philip's church once offered a haven of devotion to Gaza's small Christian community. After nine months of Israeli military ...