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EASTER EGG SHELLS

IT IS A POLISH CUSTOM TO HAVE YOUR EASTER EGGS BLESSED. SINCE THESE
EGGS ARE BLESSED, SO ARE THE SHELLS AND MUST BE BURNED, AS ALL
BLESSED ITEMS MUST BE.

Where learned: DETROIT ; 17344 ROWE ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday
BELIEF -- Prayer

Date learned: 03-12-1970

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BAND

IT IS A POLISH CUSTOM FOR A BAND TO COME TO THE HOME OF THE
BRIDE AND PLAY FOR HER OUTSIDE THE HOME AND PLAY WHILE SHE RIDES
TO CHURCH TO MEET HER HUSBAND.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 17344 ROWE

Keyword(s): MUSIC

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Band, orchestra play at bride's house

Date learned: 03-12-1970

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BREAKING BREAD

IT IS A POLISH CUSTOM TO ALL GATHER THE
WHOLE FAMILY ON CHRISTMAS EVE, AND HAVE
UNLEAVENED BREAD, CALLED OPLATEK, A WAFER.
THE WHOLE FAMILY EACH HAS A PIECE AND THEY
GO AROUND TO EVERY OTHER MEMBER, BREAK OFF A
PIECE AND EXCHANGE IT, WISHING THEM A MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector share same surname.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 17344 ROWE ; TOLD AT INFORMANT'S HOME

Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM

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

Date learned: 03-12-1970

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LAMB OF BUTTER

IT IS A POLISH TRADITION TO HAVE A LAMB MADE OF BUTTER FOR EVERY MEAL
AT EASTER. IN POLISH IT IS CALLED SWIENCONKA.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector share the same surname.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 17344 ROWE ; informant's home

Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM

Subject headings: 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: 03-12-1970

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