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FRENCH CHRISTMAS CUSTOM

YOU SPLIT A WALNUT IN HALF, PUT MONEY INSIDE (ANY AMOUNT FROM $.01
TO 1 DOLLAR), THEN GLUE THE WALNUT BACK TOGETHER. THE WALNUTS
ARE USED AS ORNAMENTS ON THE CHRISTMAS TREE. ON CHRISTMAS
MORNING EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY CHOOSES A WALNUT AND RECEIVES THE
MONEY INSIDE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIBRARY ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Christmas tree

Date learned: 02-14-1972

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