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“To hand a pumpkin” is a Ukrainian traditional way to reject a matchmaking proposal. Representatives of a groom can advertise their client as much as they wish in front of a desired bride, but she may just hand them a pumpkin to refuse without explanation. Hence this expression also means “to get nothing for one’s pain”.
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Outdoor, Uncategorized | Irina November 8, 2009
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By mitalick, November 9, 2009 @ 12:32
Joke:
There used to be a custom in Ukraine to give a pumpkin pie in case of a refusal to a man who asked in marriage. That’s why lucky men would get loving wives for autumn and smart ones-a few tonnes of wonderful vegetables.
By mitalick, November 9, 2009 @ 13:48
“… to give a pumpkin in case of a refusal to a man …”