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AT ALL BIRTHDAYS THE VERSE "STO LAST, STO LAST, NIECH
RZYJE RZYJE NAM!" IS SUNG TO THE BIRTHDAY GIRL OR BOY.
IT MEANS "MAY YOU LIVE A HUNDRED YEARS.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT'S FAMILY SINGS THIS AT EACH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary

Date learned: 02-15-1971

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