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THE CARMELITES CUT THEIR FRUIT OR PIECES OF CAKE
INTO THREES BEFORE EATING THEM, TO COMMEMORATE
THE BLESSED TRINITY.

Submitter comment: I LEARNED OF THIS CUSTOM FROM THE SISTERS OF THAT
COMMUNITY WHEN I ENTERED IN OCTOBER, 1961.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LATHRUP VILLAGE

Subject headings: 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple
Food Drink -- Food
BELIEF -- P439
BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222.

Date learned: 00-00-1961

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