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POLISH NAMING CUSTOM

IT'S A CUSTOM AMONG POLISH PEOPLE TO NAME THEIR CHILDREN AFTER
THE SAINT WHOSE FEAST DAY IS CLOSEST TO THE BIRTH DATE OF THE
CHILD.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: Person / Nickname
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary
BELIEF -- Religious hero

Date learned: 02-00-1979

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