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CUSTOM (MEXICAN)
THE MEXICAN CHILDREN BREAK THE PINATA (A LARGE BALLOON)
ON CHRISTMAS EVE. IT IS FILLED WITH TOYS. THEY USUALLY SING
A SONG WHICH I CANNOT RECALL.
Where learned: RESIDENCE
Date learned: NOT RECORDED
ON CHRISTMAS THE CHRIST CHILD ISN'T PUT INTO THE STABLE UNTIL
MIDNIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Manger scenes |
Date learned: NOT RECORDED BY THE COLLECTOR
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
THE MANGER WITH THE CHRIST CHILD SHOULD NOT BE PLACED IN THE NATIVITY
SCENE UNTIL MIDNIGHT ON CHRISTMAS EVE.
Submitter comment:
THIS WAS PRACTICED BY THE INFORMANT'S FAMILY AS LONG AS THE INFORMANT
CAN REMEMBER. INFORMANT'S PARENTS DO NOT REMEMBER THEIR FAMILIES
DOING THIS WHEN THEY WERE YOUNG, AND DO NOT KNOW WHEN THEY PICKED UP
THE CUSTOM. CUSTOM IS STILL FOLLOWED.
Where learned: HOME ; PENNSYLVANIA ; PITTSBURGH ; TOLD AT ; 4216 WILLOW AVE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Manger scenes |
Date learned: 10-02-1971
DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON A NATIVITY SCENE IS USUALLY SET UP. THE
CHRIST CHILD ISN'T PUT IN THE CRIB UNTIL CHRISTMAS DAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Manger scenes |
Date learned: 10-14-1969
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
ONE POLISH CHRISTMAS CUSTOM IS THAT OF FILLING THE STABLE SCENE. FOR
EACH GOOD DEED DONE BY THE CHILD, HE IS ALLOWED TO PLACE A STATUE IN
THE STABLE. AFTER ALL THE STATUES ARE IN, FOR EACH GOOD DEED DONE BY
THE CHILD, HE PLACES A PIECE OF STRAW IN THE CRIB OF THE CHRIST
CHILD. ON CHRISTMAS MORNING THE CHILD AWAKES TO FIND THE CHRIST
CHILD LAYING IN THE STRAW FILLED CRIB.
Where learned: NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Date learned: NOT RECORDED BY THE COLLECTOR
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
ON EVERY CHRISTMAS EVE, MY FAMILY HAS A SMALL SERVICE BEFORE ALL THE
CHILDREN GO UP TO BED TO WAIT FOR SANTA TO COME. WE ALL GATHER IN A
PROCESSION, WITH THE YOUNGEST AT THE FRONT CARRYING THE SMALL STATUE
OF THE BABY JESUS, WHICH HE OR SHE PLACES IN THE MANGER SCENE. THEN
WE ALL GATHER AROUND THE CRIB SERVICE AND MY FATHER READS A SHORT
PASSAGE FROM THE BIBLE WHICH HE SELECTS.
Submitter comment: THIS HAS BEEN A TRADITION WITHIN OUR FAMILY EVER SINCE I CAN REMEMBER
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAGINAW, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Manger scenes CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Santa Claus |
Date learned: 03-27-1971
CHRISTMAS
ON CHRISTMAS EVE THE CRIB WAS PUT UP AND JESUS WOULD BE PUT IN IT.
AND CHRISTMAS HYMNS WOULD BE SUNG.
Submitter comment: THIS WAS DONE BY THE INFORMANT IN 1949-1950 TO 1968-1969.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 5776 WHITTIER ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Manger scenes CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Songs, caroling |
Date learned: 11-23-1970
IRISH CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
ON CHRISTMAS EVE, IN IRELAND, ALL THE CATHOLIC FAMILIES PUT A
LIGHTED CANDLE IN EVERY WINDOW IN THEIR HOUSE TO LIGHT THE WAY
FOR THE BLESSED MOTHER AND ST. JOSEPH AND SHOW THEM THAT THEY'RE
WELCOME IN THEIR HOMES.
Submitter comment:
PRACTICED IN IRELAND, 1915
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F122 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Lights and candles |
THE IRISH-AMERICANS TRADITIONALLY LEAVE A LIT CANDLE IN THE
WINDOW FROM CHRISTMAS EVE TO THE EPIPHANY TO LIGHT THE WAY
FOR THE THREE WISE MEN.
Submitter comment: NO KNOWLEDGE OF HOW THE INFORMANT LEARNED THE ITEM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 6 Twelfth Day Epiphany CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Lights and candles |
Date learned: 10-04-1967
MRS. BARBERO HAS A CUT CRYSTAL BOWL OF FRUIT WITH LIGHT BULBS IN
DIFFERENT PARTS OF ITS STRUCTURE. IT IS A FAMILY HEIRLOOM. ON
CHRISTMAS EVE, SHE LIGHTS IT UP. IT SYMBOLIZES GOD'S BLESSING, IN
SO FAR THAT THE FAMILY DID NOT HAVE TO PART WITH IT; THE FAMILY
HAD ADEQUATE RESOURCES TO ENJOY AT CHRISTMAS. THIS CUSTOM HAD
ITS ORIGIN SUPPOSEDLY IN ITALY.
Submitter comment: MRS. BARBERO TREASURED THIS CRYSTAL TRADITION.
Where learned: HILLSDALE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Lights and candles |
Date learned: 03-17-1972
CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS
EVERY CHRISTMAS THE FATHER OF THE HOUSE WOULD GO OUT AND GET A
BARTH (BOUGH?) OF HOLLY, BRINGING IT HOME ON HIS BACK. THE WOMEN
MEANWHILE WOULD CLEAN THE HOUSE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. THEN HOLLY
WOULD BE PUT ALL OVER THE HOUSE. MISELTOE (MISTLETOE) WAS HUNG
AND CANDLES WERE PLACED IN EVERY WINDOW. THERE WAS NO CHRISTMAS
TREE. ON CHRISTMAS EVE THE DOOR OF THE HOUSE WOULD BE LEFT
OPEN, NO MATTER HOW COLD IT WAS, SO THAT THE BABY JESUS COULD COME
IN OUT OF THE COLD WHEN HE PASSED BY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 19479 WOODBINE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Lights and candles |
Date learned: 11-18-1970
WHEAT
ON CHRISTMAS DAY STACKS OF WHEAT WERE HUNG FROM THE RAFTERS AND WERE
LEFT THERE UNTIL THE NEXT CHRISTMAS TO SIGNIFY CHRIST'S BIRTH
AND PRECENSE WITH THEM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 1971 MORRELL ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Straw |
Date learned: 11-00-1971
AMONG UKRAINIANS THE RITUAL OPENING OF THE CHRISTMAS EVE MEAL
IS THE BRINGING IN OF A SHEAF OF WHEAT CALLED "DIDUKH"
(GRANDFATHER), A SYMBOL OF THE GATHERING OF THE CLAN; THIS
IS DONE BY THE MASTER OF THE HOUSEHOLD. (IN THE CITIES
THIS TRADITION HAS BEEN MODIFIED AND THE SHEAF IS REPLACED
WITH A FEW STALKS OF WHEAT IN A VASE.) THE SHEAF IS
PLACED IN THE CORNER OF THE DINING ROOM AND
REMAINS THERE UNTIL NEW YEAR WHEN IT IS TAKEN OUT AND BURNED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Straw |
Date learned: 10-00-1970
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA AT CHRISTMAS-TIME A FAMILY BRINGS STRAW INTO THE
HOUSE, BEFORE PUTTING IT DOWN, THEY PRAY TOGETHER AND WISH FOR A GOOD
YEAR. THE STRAW STAYS ON THE FLOOR FOR A WHOLE DAY AND NIGHT. THE
FAMILY SLEEPS ON IT INSTEAD OF SLEEPING IN THEIR BEDS. ON THE DAY
AFTER CHRISTMAS, THE STRAW IS BRAIDED AND PUT AROUND A TREE THAT IS
OUTSIDE.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 19615 SUNSET ST ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 26 Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Straw |
Date learned: 02-25-1970
CHRISTMAS MARITIME TRADITION
IT IS AN OLD MARITIME TRADITION ON CHRISTMAS DAY ABOARD SHIP, TO
LASH A YULE TREE TO THE MAST. THIS CUSTOM IS STILL FOLLOWED BY
MANY SHIPMASTERS IN MODERN TIMES.
Where learned: 22445 PARK ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED ; DEARBORN, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Christmas tree |
Date learned: NOT RECORDED
CHRISTMAS:
ON CHRISTMAS MORNING ALL THE CHILDREN LINED UP ACCORDING TO AGE
BEGINNING WITH THE YOUNGEST TO GO IN AND SEE THE DECORATED TREE.
Submitter comment: (A CUSTOM AT HOME)
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Christmas tree |
CHRISTMAS
ON CHRISTMAS EVE NIGHT THE FAMILY GOT TOGETHER AND PUT UP THE
CHRISTMAS TREE AND THEN THE FATHER DRANK EGGNOG.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT'S FAMILY DID THIS FROM ABOUT 1920.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 5176 WHITTIER
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Christmas tree |
Date learned: 11-23-1970
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
EVER SINCE MY PARENTS WERE AWAKENED AT 5 AM ON CHRISTMAS MORNING
YEARS AGO BY ANXIOUS "YOURS TRULY" AND HIS BROTHERS, OUR FAMILY HAS
CELEBRATED CHRISTMAS--THE OPENING, EXCHANGING OF GIFTS--AFTER A LATE
SUPPER CHRISTMAS EVE AND THEN ALL WENT TO BED EARLY CHRISTMAS DAY
MORNING.
Data entry tech comment:
Date contributed and date learned were not recorded. Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F122 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Gifts, gift giving at Christmas CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Church |
Date learned: NOT RECORDED BY THE COLLECTOR
UKRAINIAN CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
ON CHRISTMAS EVE, FATHER OF THE HOUSEHOLD MUST GIVE ALL BORROWED
THINGS BACK TO THEIR OWNERS (SO THE THINGS COULD CELEBRATE WITH
THEIR OWNERS).
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT LEARNED THIS FROM PARENTS IN UKRAINE.
Data entry tech comment:
INFORMANT AND COLLECTOR SHARE SAME SURNAME.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F122 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Gifts, gift giving at Christmas |
Date learned: 11-17-1967
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
ON CHRISTMAS WHEN GIVING PRESENTS TO CLOSE FRIENDS AND
RELATIVES, INSTEAD OF USING A BOW ON TOP OF THE PRESENT MY
SISTERS FRIEND'S PARENTS USE A CHRISTMAS BULB SO THAT EVEN
WHEN THE GIFT IS GONE THE THOUGHT WILL BE REMEMBERED EVERY
YEAR ON THE CHRISTMAS TREE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; TOLD AT INFORMANTS HOME ; 14587 ROBSON