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CHRISTMAS

ON CHRISTMAS DAY, THE POLISH KEEP A LIGHTED CANDLE IN THE WINDOW
HOPING THAT THE CHRIST CHILD WILL JOIN THEM IN THE FORM OF AN
UNEXPECTED VISITOR FOR DINNER. AN EXTRA PLACE IS ALWAYS SET AT THE
CHRISTMAS DINNER TABLE FOR THE VISITOR.

Submitter comment: BACK IN POLAND

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 4423 PARKINSON

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Menus
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Lights and candles

Date learned: 03-24-1971

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