Custom: During a traditional German wedding custom called Polterabend, guests break porcelain plates and dishes as a "gift" to the couple, symbolizing good luck and warding off evil spirits.
Historical Root: The practice dates back to pre-Christian times.
Custom: During a traditional German wedding custom called Polterabend, guests break porcelain plates and dishes as a "gift" to the couple, symbolizing good luck and warding off evil spirits.
Historical Root: The practice dates back to pre-Christian times.