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POLISH CUSTOMS FOR SAINT JOSEPH'S DAY
JOSEPH IS POLAND'S PATRON SAINT. ON HIS FEAST DAY WHICH
FALLS DURING LENT, THE PEOPLE WERE DISPENSED WITH THE
OBSERVENCE OF LENT. IT WAS A DAY OF RELIEF FROM THE
FASTING AND OTHER PRACTICES. IN AMERICA THE PEOPLE
OF POLISH DESCENT WEAR RED AND WHITE WHICH ARE POLAND'S
NATIONAL COLORS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Farmington Hills
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- March 19 Feast of St. Joseph |
Date learned: 12-00-1983