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POLISH CUSTOM

WHEN A CHILD REACHES HIS FIRST BIRTHDAY, SEVERAL OBJECTS
ARE PLACED BEFORE HIM. E.G. BIBLE, ROSARY, MONEY,
WHISKEY GLASS, ETC. WHATEVER THE CHILD GRABS IS A
PREDICTION OF THE FUTURE--BIBLE=PRIEST; ROSARY=SISTER;
MONEY=BUSINESS; WHISKEY GLASS=DRUNK.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth

Date learned: 00-00-1965

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