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PRE-EASTER CUSTOM
SWIECONKA--ON THE SATURDAY BEFORE EASTER, A POLISH PERSON WILL TAKE
HIS EASTER BASKET TO CHURCH AND HAVE THE PRIEST BLESS IT TO INSURE
GOOD FORTUNE ON HIMSELF.
Data entry tech comment:
ANOTHER SPELLING FOR THIS CUSTOM, WHICH EXTENDS TO ALL SLAVIC
PEOPLES, IS SWIECZONKA. BOTH SPELLINGS APPEAR TO BE ACCEPTABLE.
Where learned: TELEPHONE ; TOLD BY
Keyword(s): SWIECZONKA
| Subject headings: | 663 Holy Saturday BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 11-02-1971