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EASTER FOOD
THE UKRAINIANS PUT A SMALL LOAF OF ROUND BREAD, USUALLY WITH A
BRAIDED TOP, IN THEIR EASTER BASKETS. THIS REPRESENTS THE STAFF OF
LIFE--THE BRAID REPRESENTS THE CROSS OF CHRIST.
Submitter comment:
Told at informant's place of occupation - Detroit Board of Education
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; DETROIT BOARD OF EDUCATION
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM ; SYMBOLS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday |
Date learned: 03-17-1970