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THERE IS A FLAT GREEN AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY WHICH HAS
TWO STATUES FACING EACH OTHER. IT IS FABLED THAT IF
A VIRGIN (MALE OR FEMALE) WALKS BETWEEN THE STATUES ON
ST. VALENTINE'S DAY EVE, AT MIDNIGHT, THE TWO STATUES
WILL WALK TOWARDS EACH OTHER AND SHAKE HANDS, THEN
WALK BACK.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20
BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal P477.12

Date learned: 03-17-1972

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