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EASTER CUSTOM

AT THE BEGINNING OF BREAKFAST THE FATHER SHARES FOOD WITH THE REST OF
THE FAMILY. HE SLICES UP BLESSED BREAD, EGGS AND KIELBASA AND GIVES
A SMALL PIECE TO EVERYONE. THIS FOOD MUST BE EATEN BEFORE ADDITIONAL
FOOD IS TAKEN.

Where learned: 135 FERNWOOD DR ; ILLINOIS ; GLENVIEW

Keyword(s): FAMILY UNITY ; FOOD CUSTOM

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday
Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals

Date learned: 11-29-1970

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CHRISTMAS EVE CUSTOM

ON CHRISTMAS EVE, USUALLY BEFORE THE EVENING MEAL, THE
OLDEST MEMBER OF THE FAMILY BREAKS UNLEAVENED BREAD
AND WISHES GOOD LUCK AND GOOD HEALTH TO EACH MEMBER
OF THE FAMILY. HE USUALLY STARTS WITH THE OLDEST MEMBER AND
CONTINUES DOWN THE LINE TO THE YOUNGEST.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector share the same surname.

Where learned: 135 FERNWOOD DR ; ILLINOIS ; GLENVIEW ; TOLD AT INFORMANT'S HOME

Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.82

Date learned: 11-29-1970

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