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CHRISTMAS EVE
WAFER SHARING IS CELEBRATED ON CHRISTMAS EVE. THE BREAKING AND
SHARING OF A WAFER WITH ONE ANOTHER SIGNIFIES PEACE ON EARTH AND
GOOD WILL TO MEN.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS A POPULAR CUSTOM IN POLAND AND IN POLISH COMMUNITIES IN
THE U.S.A. WE LOVE TO FOLLOW THIS CUSTOM IN OUR HOUSE.
MY GRANDMOTHER ALWAYS CRIES WHEN OFFERING THE WAFER TO THE FAMILY.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Oplatki |
Date learned: 04-02-1979