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YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO EAT A CHICKEN ON CHRISTMAS BECAUSE A
CHICKEN PAWS THE GROUND BACKWARDS.

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Therefore, harmonizing with the Christmas season, which leaves the year behind just as the chicken leaves the earth behind.

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Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON ; Mahoney, John E.

Keyword(s): Chicken ; CHRISTMAS ; CUSTOM ; FOOD ; tradition

Subject headings: 122 Christmas
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.2

Date learned: 04-06-1972

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