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FAMILY CUSTOM

ON NEW YEAR'S DAY IT IS A CUSTOM IN MY FAMILY TO HAVE A
PROGRESSIVE DINNER. WE FIRST GO TO ONE OF MY AUNT'S HOUSES
FOR DRINKS AND SOUP. THE NEXT HOUSE SERVES SALADS, THE
NEXT THE MAIN COURSE AND THE LAST HOUSE SERVES DESERT.
EVERY YEAR WE ROTATE SO THAT YOU HAVE SOMETHING DIFFERENT
AT YOUR HOUSE EACH YEAR.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE WOODS

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's
Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals

Date learned: 01-30-1971

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