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NEW YEAR'S CUSTOM

IT IS THE CUSTOM TO TURN AND KISS THE PERSON (OF THE OPPOSITE
SEX) NEXT TO YOU AT MIDNIGHT.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector share the same surname.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Fixed DateFor specific dates, use the following system: F640.1231
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20
SPEECH -- Gesture

Date learned: 11-02-1969

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