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SCOTCH CUSTOM AND SUPERSTITION FOR GOOD LUCK

AT 12 MIDNIGHT NEW YEAR'S EVE, A BLACK HAIRED MAN CARRYING
A PIECE OF COAL INTO A FRIENDS' HOME BRINGS GOOD LUCK
FOR THE COMING YEAR.

Where learned: NOT GIVEN

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve
BELIEF -- Use of Object
BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance
BELIEF -- Good luck

Date learned: 10-00-1969

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