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LAZARKA
ON THE DAY OF LAZARUS IN BULGARIA, YOUNG GIRLS ARISE
EARLY TO DRESS IN THEIR FESTIVAL BEST. THEY THEN,
IN GROUPS, VISIT EVERY HOUSE IN THE VILLAGE, WISHING
THEIR INHABITANTS GOOD LUCK AND PROSPERITY, WHILE
CHASING OUT THE EVIL SPIRITS.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT SAID THIS FESTIVAL WAS CONNECTED WITH
THE RELIGIOUS EVENT OF CHRIST RAISING LAZARUS FROM
HIS TOMB.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; BULGARIA
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- NOT SURE CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- NOT SURE |
Date learned: 03-21-1970