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GOOD LUCK SUPERSTITION

IF THERE IS A BIRD'S NEST IN YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE IT WILL BRING YOU
LUCK FOR THE COMING YEAR.
THIS TREE IS THE ONE YOU WOULD BRING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: Favorites
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Predictions
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Christmas tree
BELIEF -- Bird
BELIEF -- Good luck P881.32
BELIEF -- Good luck P881.46

Date learned: 00-00-1965

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PURPOSE OF OCTOPUS

OCTOPUS IS OFTEN SERVED ON CHRISTMAS DAY AMONG SICILIANS TO BRING
GOOD LUCK AND HAPPINESS INTO THE HOUSEHOLD.

Where learned: SICILY ; PALERMO

Subject headings: Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals
BELIEF -- P122 P122.8
BELIEF -- Good luck P881.46

Date learned: CA00001920

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