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Yugoslavian Christening

The christening is done at a hall. The baby is passed
around to each guest. When the guest gets to hold the
baby, they pinch him/her cheeks and put a card with money in
her dress.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UTICA

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Baptism Naming rite
SPEECH -- Gesture

Date learned: 11-16-1990

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