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HOLY WEEK CUSTOMS

IT IS A TRADITIONAL GERMAN CUSTOM TO VISIT YOUR CHURCH AND NEIGH-
BORING CHURCHES OF THE SAME FAITH IN YOUR VICINITY. IT IS ALSO A
CUSTOM TO CONTRIBUTE TO THESE CHURCHES AND GIVE TO THE POOR.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT WAS TAUGHT THIS IN OLD ST. MARY'S SCHOOL IN 1918.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Holy Week

Date learned: 09-25-1972

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