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POLISH CUSTOM

AT EASTER, THE MOTHER OF A POLISH FAMILY PREPARES A BASKET WHICH IS
FILLED WITH KIELBASA, EGGS, HAM, SWEETBREAD, SALT, PEPPER,
HORSERADISH AND BUTTER. (THE BUTTER IS USUALLY IN THE SHAPE OF A
PASCHAL LAMB.) SOMEONE FROM THE FAMILY TAKES THE BASKET TO CHURCH ON
HOLY SATURDAY TO HAVE IT BLESSED. THE FAMILY EATS THE FOOD, WHICH
IS COLD, FOR BREAKFAST ON EASTER SUNDAY. POLISH PARISHES CONTINUE
THE CUSTOM OF BLESSING THE PASCHAL FOOD.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 8320 E LANTZ ; 48234

Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM ; SWIECZONKA

Subject headings: 663 Holy Saturday
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday
BELIEF -- Prayer

Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

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FATAL HAIRDO

WHEN I WAS IN HIGHSCHOOL THE NUNS TOLD US THAT WE SHOULD NOT RAT OUR HAIR.
THEY GAVE US THE REASON THAT A GIRL THEY KNEW HAD DIED BECAUSE OF RATTED HAIR.
SHE RATTED HER HAIR AND LEFT IT THAT WAY FOR TWO WEEKS. SHE USED HAIR SPRAY DAILY.
A SPIDER GOT INTO THE HAIRDO AND BIT HER. SHE DIED INSTANTLY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 8320 E LANTZ

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

Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

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