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AT THE TRADITIONAL PASSOVER DINNER OF JEWISH-AMERICANS,
IT IS CUSTOMARY FOR THE WIFE TO LIGHT A CANDLEBRA
ON THE DINNER TABLE AND FOR THE FATHER OR HUSBAND
TO POUR EACH MEMBER OF THE FAMILY A GLASS OF WINE.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT WITNESSED THE CUSTOM.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- March 21 equinox to June 20

Date learned: 10-04-1967

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