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PILLOW WREATHS

WHEN THE WITCHES WEAVE A WREATH IN YOUR PILLOW (THEY ARE
ACTUALLY PERFECTLY FORMED LITTLE WREATHS. THE INFORMANT HAS
SEEN THEM) IF THE WREATH GETS COMPLETED, THE PERSON DIES.

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INFORMANT BELIEVES IN THIS.

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Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; Schott, Edith

Keyword(s): GIFT ; Legend ; OMEN ; Pillow ; WITCHES ; Wreath

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Witch Shaman

Date learned: 09-21-1968

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CHRISTMAS COFFEECAKE

THERE IS A GERMAN COFFEECAKE MADE EVERY YEAR AT THE CHRISTMAS
SEASON. IT IS CALLED KRANTZ WHICH MEANS "WREATH". IT IS SHAPED
LIKE A WREATH, WITH THE DOUGH TWISTED TOGETHER.

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Where learned: OAKLAND UNIVERSITY ; Shroeder, Mary Jo

Keyword(s): Cake ; CHRISTMAS ; Coffee ; CUSTOM ; ETHNIC ; FOOD ; GERMAN ; holiday ; tradition ; Wreath

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Pastry

Date learned: NOT RECORDED

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