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AN OLD CUSTOM PRACTICED BY FEW UKRAINIANS TODAY,
CONCERNS UNMARRIED WOMEN RATTLING THE UNWASHED
SPOONS FROM THE CHRISTMAS EVE MEAL. THESE WOMEN
WOULD GO OUTSIDE AND RATTLE THEIR SPOONS UNTIL THEY
HEARD A DOG BARK. THE DIRECTION OF THE BARK WOULD
BE WHERE THEIR FIANCES WOULD BE FROM.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: 862 Use of object for determining future spouse
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve

Date learned: 09-22-1969

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