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SUPERSTITION

MEETING A MAN (RATHER THAN A WOMAN) IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE BEGINNING
OF A NEW YEAR, WILL INSURE GOOD LUCK FOR THE REMAINDER OF THAT YEAR.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector share same surname and place of residence.
 

Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE WOODS ; 19986 W WILLIAMS

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
BELIEF -- Measure of time Year
BELIEF -- Good luck P881.42

Date learned: 10-25-1969

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