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It has been said that on New Year's Day the first person to
step into one`s home should be a man bringing a gift. If it is a
man it is said to bring good luck in the coming year.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually.
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's
BELIEF -- Measure of time Year
BELIEF -- Good luck

Date learned: 01-00-1986

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