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POLISH CHRISTMAS CUSTOM

UNLEAVENED BREAD, WITH A CHRISTMAS SCENE ON IT, IS PASSED TO EACH
PERSON AT THE DINNER TABLE ON CHRISTMAS EVE. EACH PERSON BREAKS
OFF A PIECE OF THE BREAD OF THE ONE NEXT TO HIM, PUTS IT IN HIS
MOUTH, AND THE TWO PEOPLE KISS AND WISH EACH OTHER "MERRY CHRISTMAS".

Submitter comment:

PRACTICED IN MICHIGAN BY INFORMANT'S FAMILY AT LEAST
FROM 1940 TO 1963.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.82

Date learned: 12-00-1963

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