Breaking the Bread

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Newly married men and women in Armenia balance lavash flatbread on their shoulders

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Newly married men and women in Armenia balance lavash flatbread on their shoulders.

According to the custom, when the bride and groom enter their wedding reception—typically at the groom's house—they break a plate for good luck, then are given lavash and honey by the groom's mother. They balance the bread on their shoulders to ward off evil and eat spoonfuls of honey to symbolize happiness, and then the party really starts.

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⏰ Last updated: Nov 15, 2019 ⏰

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