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CHRISTMAS CUSTOM IN THE PHILIPPINES

AT CHRISTMAS TIME, ALL THE HOUSES ARE OPEN FOR ANYONE TO COME IN AND
EAT AS THEY WISH. THE PEOPLE CAN BE MERE PASSER-BYS OR FRIENDS. THE
TABLE IS LAID OUT FOR THE WHOLE DAY. CHILDREN GO FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE
COLLECTING DIMES, NICKELS, OR OTHER COINS AS A SYMBOL OF GIVING AT THE CHRISTMAS TIME. THIS IS DONE AT CHRISTMAS EVE, JUST LIKE YOUR
HALLOWEEN.

Where learned: NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F122
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Other ingredients

Date learned: 12-04-1965

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