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THE MIDNIGHT GHOST

THIS IS A GAME SIMILAR TO HIDE AND SEEK. THE "GHOST"
BLINDS HIS EYES AND COUNTS TO 12 WHILE THE OTHER
CHILDREN RUN AND HIDE. WHEN HE IS DONE COUNTING,
HE SAYS, "THE MIDNIGHT GHOST WALKS" AND STARTS
LOOKING FOR THE OTHER KIDS. THE ONES WHO ARE HIDDEN
TRY TO RUN TO THE "GHOUL" (GOAL) WITHOUT BEING
TOUCHED BY THE MIDNIGHT GHOST. IF THEY ARE TOUCHED
THE FIRST ONE TO BE TOUCHED IS IT FOR THE NEXT ROUND.

Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT LEARNED IT FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD KIDS.

Where learned: HOME

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Bodily Activity Song: Game, Pastime, Sport

Date learned: 11-00-1967

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