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Mafia Tradition

Mafia members send white roses to the widow of an
enemy upon his death. This means that they will take
care of the widow. The grudge is broken because her
husband is dead.

Where learned: ITALY ; SICILY

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial
BELIEF -- Outlaw Criminal Bandit Pirate
BELIEF -- Plant
BELIEF -- Color

Date learned: 00001972CA

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