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GERMAN CUSTOM
WHEN THE FIRST MALE CHILD IS CIRCUMCISED IN THE HOME BY A
RELIGIOUS PRACTITIONER, THERE ARE SEVEN MALE MEMBERS OF
THE FAMILY PRESENT. THE PATERNAL GRANDFATHER PAYS FOR
THE CIRCUMCISION AND GIVES THE FATHER A NOMINAL FEE IN ORDER
TO BUY THE CHILD INTO THE FAMILY. THIS GIVES THE GRAND-
FATHER AUTHORITY OVER THE CHILD.
Where learned: DETROIT ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Baptism Naming rite |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN