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IN THE GERMAN STATE OF WESTPHALIA, IT IS CUSTOMARY
TO HAVE PORK AND ESPECIALLY SAUERKRAUT FOR THE MAIN MEAL.
(ON NEW YEAR'S DAY). THE TWO PRODUCTS WILL GIVE ONE
GOOD LUCK AND GOOD HEALTH FOR THE NEXT YEAR.
THIS IS A TRADITIONAL CUSTOM BROUGHT OVER TO THE U. S.
BY MR. STOEKBEL. HE MIGRATED TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN
IN THE 1880S.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Mount Clemens
| 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 |
Date learned: 00001940S LATE ; 00001880S