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SLOVENE MARRIAGE CUSTOM

ENGAGED COUPLES WOULD CARRY MERCURY IN THEIR POCKETS TO WARD
OFF EVIL SPIRITS, WHILE OTHERS WOULD WEAR FUNNY CLOTHES SO THAT
THE EVIL SPIRITS WOULD NOT RECOGNIZE THEM.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage After engagement: fun with friends, etc.

Date learned: 11-22-1968

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