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DEATH CUSTOMS

RAISIN PIE WAS ALWAYS SERVED AT FUNERALS BECAUSE IT WAS INEXPENSIVE,
THUS, IT BECAME KNOWN AS FUNERAL PIE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial
Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals
Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert

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