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POLACK (POLISH) SUPERSTITION

IT'S A POLISH SUPERSTITION THAT IF YOU HOLD THE TAIL OF A HERRING AT
12:00 MIDNIGHT ON NEW YEAR'S DAY, YOU'LL BE RICH THAT WHOLE YEAR AND
FIND A LOT OF MONEY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; SAINT HYACINTH SCHOOL

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Year
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Fixed DateFor specific dates, use the following system: F640.1231
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20
BELIEF -- Fish
BELIEF -- Good luck P881.42

Date learned: 02-29-1972