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NEW YEAR GOOD LUCK TRADITION

ON NEW YEAR'S EVE THE EXCHANGEMENT OF SILVER COINS (USUALLY A SILVER
DOLLAR) IS A SIGN OF GOOD LUCK. WHEN SOMEONE SHAKES YOUR HAND
THEY HAVE THE COIN IN THEIR HAND AND THEY SLIP IT IN YOURS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve
BELIEF -- Good luck P881.1
BELIEF -- Good luck P881.42
SPEECH -- Gesture

Date learned: 00-00-1958

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