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MOURNING PERIOD
WHENEVER SOMEONE DIES, IT IS CUSTOMARY FOR THEIR MATE
(HUSBAND OR WIFE) TO WEAR SOMETHING BLACK FOR ONE FULL
YEAR.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT SAID MANY ARMENIANS STILL HOLD TO THIS CUSTOM.
INFORMANT ACTUALLY OBSERVED THIS CUSTOM AFTER THE DEATH
OF HER HUSBAND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; OAK PARK
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 03-18-1972