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KRIS KRINGLE

ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE CHRISTMAS, THE WHOLE FAMILY PICKS EACH OTHERS'
NAMES OUT OF A HAT. THE PERSON THAT YOU PICK, YOU MUST BE EXTRA
NICE TO. YOU ARE THAT PERSON'S KRIS KRINGLE. ON CHRISTMAS EVE,
EVERYONE TRIES TO GUESS WHO HIS KRIS KRINGLE WAS.

Submitter comment: SINCE AT MY BOYFRIEND'S HOUSE MANY TIMES PEOPLE WOULD GUESS THE
WRONG PERSON, THEY NOW TELL EACH OTHER ON CHRISTMAS EVE TO AVOID
HURT FEELINGS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT

Subject headings: Favorites
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Christmas Season See F645.2 for Advent Season.

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