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CHRISTMAS CUSTOM

AT CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER, A BUNDLE OF HAY IS PUT UNDER THE TABLE.
 

Submitter comment:

This practice took place when informant lived on her parents' farm located near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector share same surname.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN ; 7632 WESTMINSTER

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Christmas
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Straw

Date learned: 02-22-1970

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