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BLESSING OF FOOD
FOOD IS BLESSED BEFORE EASTER BECAUSE IT IS A BLESSING OF THE FIRST
FRUITS OF THE SEASON, OR IN A CHRISTIAN SENSE, OF A NEW LIFE WITH THE
RISEN CHRIST. IT IS COMMON IN THE SLAVIC COUNTRIES AND IN SOME
MIDDLE-EAST COUNTRIES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 4598 E OUTER DR ; 48234
Keyword(s): SWIECZONKA ; SYMBOL
Subject headings: | 663 Holy Saturday BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 01-17-1968