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CANDLEMAS DAY CUSTOM
ON CANLEMAS DAY, WHICH IS FEBRUARY 2, POLISH CATHOLICS
HAVE BEESWAX CANDLES BLESSED AT MASS. THESE ARE LIT
DURING BAD STORMS, AND THEY ARE ALSO PLACED IN THE HANDS
OF THE DYING.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT STILL PRACTICES THIS CUSTOM EXCEPT FOR
LIGHTING THE CANDLE DURING STORMS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 BELIEF -- Weather sign or control |
Date learned: 02-07-1971