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CONDILNITZA
ON NEW YEAR'S EVE IN RURAL BULGARIA, THE OLDEST MEMBER OF
A HOUSEHOLD CARRIES LIVE CHARCOAL INCENSE FROM ROOM TO
ROOM IN THE HOUSE. THIS IS ANOTHER PRACTICE DONE TO
BRING GOOD HEALTH AND PROSPERITY TO THE HOUSEHOLD.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT BELIEVES THIS CUSTOM IS A REMNANT OF THE
PAGAN PRACTICE OF DRIVING OUT THE EVIL SPIRITS OF THE
HOUSE WITH FIRE THROUGH THE OPEN WINDOW.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve BELIEF -- Use of Object BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 03-21-1970