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A GIRLS' BIRTHDAYS, HER FRIENDS ALWAYS GET TOGETHER
AND BUY HER A CORSAGE, WHICH SHE WEARS PROUDLY ALL DAY
LONG. FOR A BOY'S BIRTHDAY, ALL THE GIRLS GET TOGETHER
AND BUY HIM A CARNATION, WHICH HE WEARS ON HIS SHIRT
OR COAT ALL DAY. THIS IS A SIGN OF POPULARITY, FOR
ONE CAN GET MORE THAN ONE SET OF FLOWERS FROM VARIOUS
FRIENDS, AND THE MORE FLOWERS ONE GETS, THE MORE
POPULAR THE PERSON IS.

Where learned: SAINT ANDREWS SCHOOL

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary

Date learned: 01-28-1971

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