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NEW YEAR'S CUSTOM

WASHING WITH A PIECE OF SILVER
SO THE NEW YEAR WILL BE PROSPEROUS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 6627 Whitefield ; informant's home

Keyword(s): BELIEF ; CONTAGIOUS MAGIC ; HOMEOPATHIC MAGIC

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Fixed DateFor specific dates, use the following system: F640.0101
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20
BELIEF -- Measure of time Year

Date learned: 10-22-1968

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