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WHEN WE GO OUT ON NEW YEAR'S EVE, WE ALWAYS LEAVE MONEY ON
THE WINDOW SILL. THIS MEANS THAT WE WON'T RUN INTO DEBT
DURING THE WHOLE YEAR.

Submitter comment: MRS. SHAW THINKS THAT THIS IS AN ITALIAN CUSTOM.

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: 06-29-1964

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