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CHRISTMAS CUSTOM ADVENT PREPARATION COMING OF CHRIST
IT IS A CUSTOM FOR SOME PEOPLE TO MAKE A CHRISTMAS WREATH FOUR WEEKS
PRIOR TO THIS DAY. THE WREATH IS MADE WITH FOUR CANDLES. STARTING
WITH THE FIRST WEEK ONE CANDLE IS BURNED. EVERY WEEK A CANDLE IS
BURNED UNTIL THE FOURTH WEEK OR CHRISTMAS EVE. ON CHRISTMAS EVE THE
FAMILY OBSERVES THEIR TRADITIONAL FAMILY DINNER WHEN THE FIRST STAR
APPEARS IN THE SKY.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT AND HER FAMILY PRACTICE THIS CUSTOM EVERY YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 6090 MARTIN
| Subject headings: | 645 September 23 Equinox to December 20 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve |
Date learned: 11-05-1971