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IRISH CHRISTMAS CUSTOM

ON CHRISTMAS EVE, IN IRELAND, ALL THE CATHOLIC FAMILIES PUT A
LIGHTED CANDLE IN EVERY WINDOW IN THEIR HOUSE TO LIGHT THE WAY
FOR THE BLESSED MOTHER AND ST. JOSEPH AND SHOW THEM THAT THEY'RE
WELCOME IN THEIR HOMES.

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PRACTICED IN IRELAND, 1915

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F122
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Lights and candles

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