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STRAW IN THE MANGER

STARTING WITH THE FIRST DAY OF ADVENT, IF ONE PUTS A PEICE OF STRAW
INTO AN EMPTY MANGER EVERY TIME A GOOD DEED ID PERFORMED, ON
CHRISTMAS DAY, THE CHRIST CHILD WILL HAVE A SOFT PLACE TO SLEEP.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Manger scenes
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Straw

Date learned: 01-15-1968

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