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CHRISTMAS EVE

AT THE CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER AS EACH TYPE OF FOOD
OR AS EACH DISH OF FOOD WAS BEGUN TO BE PASSED
AROUND THE TABLE, BEFORE ANY PERSON TOOK SOME, A
TEASPOONFUL OR SO WAS GIVEN TO THE FAMILY ANIMALS
SO THEY WOULD FEEL INCLUDED IN THE FAMILY AND
SO THEY WOULD PRODUCE MORE IN THE COMING YEAR.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 2268 ADELE ; TOLD AT INFORMANT'S HOME

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

Date learned: 03-11-1970

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