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BREAD AT THE GRAVE

ON THE THIRD DAY OF EASTER, TWO PIECES OF BREAD ARE PUT
ON A GRAVE WHILE A PRIEST IS HAVING A SERVICE OVER IT.
THE BELIEF (STILL FOLLOWED BY SOME UKRAINIANS) IS
THAT THE DECEASED IN PURGATORY WILL HAVE IT EASIER--
THE BREAD SYMBOLIZING FOOD FOR HIS SOUL.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: Favorites
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting After all
BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial
BELIEF -- Use of Object

Date learned: 11-02-1969

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