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AT THE MOMENT OF DEATH, IF IT OCCURS IN THE HOUSE, ONE
OF THE SURVIVORS OF THE DECEASED MUST OPEN THE WINDOW
TO LET THE SOUL OUT.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT SAID THAT THIS WAS PRACTICED IN THE LAST
GENERATION OF HER FAMILY AND SHE HEARD OF THE PRACTICE
FROM HER MOTHER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial

Date learned: 02-27-1971

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