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BEDTIME TREAT
AN OLD PRACTICE WAS TO PUT A STOVE POKER IN A COAL
STOVE AND HEAT IT UNTIL RED HOT. IT WAS REMOVED AND
PLACED IMMEDIATELY INTO A GLASS OR PITCHER OF BEER.
EACH CHILD WOULD GET A SMALL GLASS OF WARM BEER BEFORE
HE WENT TO BED TO MAKE HIM SLEEP BETTER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Sleeping |
Date learned: 03-31-1971