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CHRISTMAS KISSING BALL-CUSTOM

THIS IS A BALL THAT SERVES THE SAME PURPOSE OF THE BETTER
KNOWN MISTLETOE. IT IS A BALL OF RED OR GREEN SATIN WITH BEADS
ON IT. IT IS USUALLY HUNG ON A CHANDELIER OR LIGHT FIXTURE.

Submitter comment: (THIS WAS TOLD BY AN EASTERN UNIVERSITY COED OF POLISH DESCENT.)

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Fixed DateFor specific dates, use the following system: F640.1225
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Mistletoe and other greenery

Date learned: 12-04-1967

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