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NEW YEAR'S EVE CUSTOM

IN ORDER TO HAVE HEALTH, WEALTH AND BEAUTY IN THE YEAR TO COME, YOU
MUST EAT CREAMED HERRING AND WASH YOUR FACE WITH SILVER DOLLARS ON
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT MIDNIGHT.

Submitter comment: COIN SILVER DOLLARS ARE USED.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve
Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals

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