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IF THE FIRST PERSON TO CROSS ONE'S THRESHOLD JANUARY 1
HAS BLACK HAIR, THAT PERSON BRINGS GOOD LUCK. IF, HOWEVER,
SAID PERSON IS LIGHT-HAIRED, HE BRINGS BAD LUCK UNLESS
HE CARRIES A PIECE OF COAL IN HIS POCKET.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's
BELIEF -- Good luck
BELIEF -- Bad luck
BELIEF -- Bad luck

Date learned: 01-01-1970

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