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EASTER SATURDAY, THE POLISH PEOPLE TAKE BASKETS OF
FOOD--BREADS, BUTTER IN THE FORM OF A LAMB (NO
REASON GIVEN FOR THIS), SAUSAGE, ETC. TO BE BLESSED.
THIS IS THEN TAKEN HOME AND EATEN AS THE EASTER
FEAST. ALL THE FOOD TAKEN HAS TO BE EATEN THAT NIGHT.
THIS WILL INSURE GOOD CROPS FOR THE YEAR AND A GOOD
LIFE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT

Subject headings: 663 Holy Saturday
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday
Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals

Date learned: 03-10-1967

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