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UKRAINIAN CUSTOM

THERE IS A BELIEF AMONG UKRAINIAN WHICH CONSISTS OF
THE FOLLOWING: WHEN A CASKET IS BEING TAKEN OUT
OF THE HOUSE FOR BURIAL, IT SHOULD BE CARRIED ONLY
THROUGH THE MAIN DOOR. IF THE CASKET IS CARRIED
THROUGH ANY OTHER DOOR, SOMEONE ELSE FROM THAT
FAMILY WILL DIE SHORTLY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial
BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial

Date learned: 11-02-1969

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