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THERE IS A CUSTOM THAT SAYS THAT THE GODMOTHER MUST BE
THE FIRST TO CUT OFF THE FINGERNAILS OF AN INFANT.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT SAID THAT THE GODMOTHER WOULD PREVENT ANY
EVIL EYE THAT MIGHT GET A HOLD OF THE FINGERNAILS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; OAK PARK
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Baptism Naming rite |
Date learned: 01-21-1972