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ON CHRISTMAS EVE, BEFORE WE COULD GET OUR GIFTS, EVERY CHILD HAD TO
DO SOMETHING FOR THE REST OF THE FAMILY (MAKE UP AND READ A POEM
OR STORY, SING A SONG, PLAY THE PIANO, ETC.).  MY MOTHER'S PART IN
THE PROGRAM WAS TO PLAY "SILENT NIGHT" ON THE PIANO. MY DAD'S PART
WAS TO PASS OUT PRESENTS.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector share the same surname and place of residence.

James Callow comment:


 

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F122
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20

Date learned: 10-07-1972

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