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CHRISTMAS CUSTOM

ONE EMPTY CHAIR IS PLACED AT THE TABLE DURING CHRISTMAS
SUPPER FOR ANY POOR BEGGAR OR SUCH WHO MIGHT WANDER
IN. SUCH A PERSON IS ALWAYS INVITED IN AND FED.

Submitter comment:

Polish [custom]

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector share the same surname.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY

Keyword(s): POLISH CUSTOM

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Christmas

Date learned: 00-00-1954

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