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CHRISTMAS CUSTOM

THE IRISH CUSTOM AT CHRISTMAS TIME IS TO LEAVE EVERY SINGLE
LIGHT IN THEIR HOME BURNING. SIGNIFICANCE IS TO LIGHT THE WAY
FOR THE SAVIOUR WHO WAS BORN ON CHRISTMAS DAY.

Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON

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

Date learned: 04-00-1972

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