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WATER
POLISH PEOPLE AVOID SWIMMING BEFORE THE 24TH OF JUNE, ST. JOHN'S DAY.
THEY SEND WREATHS WITH LIGHTED CANDLES DOWN THE RIVERS AND WATERS.
THE WATER IS THEN BLESSED SO THAT PEOPLE WON'T DROWN.
Submitter comment: THIS CUSTOM IS OBSERVED IN POLAND.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- June 24 St. John's Day / Midsummer Day BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 03-22-1979