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VIGILIA

THE TABLE FOR THE EVENING MEAL USED TO BE SET IN THIS
MANNER: A SHEAF OF WHEAT WAS PLACED IN THE CENTER OF
THE TABLE AND THE WAFERS WERE THEN PLACED ON TOP OF
THE SHEAF. STRAW WAS THEN SPREAD ON THE FLOOR AROUND
THE TABLE AND THE MEAL WAS EATEN BY THE LIGHT OF THE
ADVENT WREATH.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; TAYLOR

Subject headings: 645 September 23 Equinox to December 20
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Table setting and clearing
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Oplatki
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Straw

Date learned: 11-27-1967

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