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ON NEW YEAR'S DAY, IN QUEBEC (CANADA) THE PEOPLE ARE NOT
ALLOWED TO HAVE ANYTHING TO EAT OR DRINK UNTIL THE FATHER
BLESSES THE FAMILY.
IF THE CHILDREN WERE MARRIED, THEY WENT FIRST TO THE
HUSBAND'S PARENTS' HOUSE AND RECEIVED THE BLESSING AND
THEN ATE AND DRANK. AFTER THIS, THEY HAD TO GO TO THE
WIFE'S PARENTS' HOUSE, RECEIVE THE BLESSING AND THEN
EAT AND DRINK THERE ALSO.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| 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: 00-00-1968