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(AN EMPTY SEAT)

AT CHRISTMAS TIME, THE FAMILY LEAVES AN EMPTY SEAT AT THE TABLE.
THIS SEAT IS SAVED FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS DIED.

Submitter comment:

TOLD BY UNCLE.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; HOLDEN HALL ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): CHRISTMAS ; holiday ; tradition

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Table setting and clearing
BELIEF -- Number Emptiness, nothingness, zero

Date learned: 10-00-1967

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