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POLISH CUSTOM
ON NEW YEAR'S DAY, THE POOR PEOPLE WOULD GO FROM HOUSE TO
HOUSE, TRYING TO COLLECT MONEY OR CLOTHING AND WISHING
THE PEOPLE GOOD LUCK FOR THE NEW YEAR. THEY WOULD ALSO
COLLECT BEANS AND WHEAT.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT'S FAMILY GAVE OUT BEANS AND WHEAT TO THESE
POOR PEOPLE IN POLAND DURING THE 1930S.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; POLAND
| 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 BELIEF -- Good luck BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 11-22-1971 ; 00001930S