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AMONG GERMAN IMMIGRANTS TO THIS COUNTRY, IT WAS CUSTOMARY
FOR A COIN WITH THE DATE OF ENTRY TO BE PASSED DOWN
AMONG THE OLDEST MALE IN THE FAMILY. THE INFORMANT
DID NOT REMEMBER THE BELIEF BEHIND THIS CUSTOM.

Where learned: DETROIT ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Crucial Moment of Life Life Cycle

Date learned: 02-15-1971

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