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LEAST OF HIS CREATURES

AT THE BIG MEAL ON CHRISTMAS EVE THE POLISH PEOPLE
PUT GRAIN AND OATS UNDER THE DINING ROOM TABLE AND
WHEN THEY FINISHED EATING THEIR MEAL TOOK THESE  OATS
TO THE ANIMALS. THEY DID THIS TO REMIND THEMSELVES
THAT CHRIST IS CONCERNED WITH THE LEAST OF HIS ANIMALS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Christmas
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Feeding animals, spirits of trees

Date learned: 00-00-1968

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