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HOLY WEEK CUSTOMS ( GOOD FRIDAY )

ON GOOD FRIDAY, NO DAIRY PRODUCTS OR PRODUCTS MADE OF DAIRY PRODUCTS,
NO MEAT, AND NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY BE CONSUMED.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 4906 CHARING CROSS ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS

Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM ; SELF-SACRIFICE--FASTING

Subject headings: 663 Good Friday

Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

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REMEDIES

TO AVOID CATCHING THE FLU, EAT GARLIC.

Data entry tech comment: THIS SECTION OF THE ARCHIVES CONTAINS SEVERAL SIMILAR ITEMS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 4906 CHARING CROSS

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness

Date learned: 10-20-1969

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REMEDY BELIEF

IF YOU WANT TO HAVE THICK HAIR, CUT YOUR HAIR BALD
AND THEN THE HAIR WILL GROW IN THICKER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 4906 CHARING CROSS

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak

Date learned: 10-06-1969

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BREAD BELIEF

IN CUTTING A LOAF OF BREAD.
NEVER LEAVE A KNIFE IN THE BREAD, IT IS LIKE CUTTING THE
HEART OF JESUS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 4906 CHARING CROSS

Keyword(s): HOMEOPATHIC MAGIC

Subject headings: Custom

Date learned: 09-15-1969

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OBSERVATION/OMEN

IF YOU DROP A TOWEL, EXPECT COMPANY SOON.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 4906 CHARING CROSS

Subject headings: Observation

Date learned: 09-15-1969

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