The custom of bridal showers is unknown in Germany. There is the tradition of the “Polterabend” (”Poltern” = a loud noise, “abend” = evening), a wedding-eve party with lots of dancing and drinking and most importantly the noisy smashing of china by the guests, which, according to a pagan tradition, is supposed to keep evil spirits away from the bridal couple (who have to clean the whole mess up afterwards!). Only the breaking of vessels made from clay or porcelain is allowed as the breaking of g
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Do Bridal Showers Or Bachelorette Parties Exist In Germany? Any German Wedding Traditions For The Moh?