The Unusual Tradition the Day Before a Wedding in Traditional German Families

Saturday, May 09, 2026

SAEDNEWS: Traditional German Families’ Pre-Wedding Tradition: Relatives Bring Ceramic Dishes to the Couple’s Home and Break Them

The Unusual Tradition the Day Before a Wedding in Traditional German Families

According to Saednews news website, traditional German families have a custom in which, a few days before the wedding, all relatives bring their ceramic dishes to the bride and groom’s house and break them.

After that, the bride and groom must clean the house together.

It is said that this practice teaches them to work together at home and help each other.