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JEWISH SHOWER BELIEF

ORTHODOX JEWS DO NOT BELIEVE IN GIVING BABY SHOWERS.
THE BABY IS BELIEVED TO DIE IF A SHOWER IS GIVEN.
THEREFORE THE SHOWER IS CONSIDERED BAD LUCK.

Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT

James Callow Keyword(s): SEMITISM

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck

Date learned: 03-10-1972

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