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HOLIDAY
CHAMELNEISM IS A HOLIDAY CELEBRATED THE MONDAY AFTER EASTER IN
EGYPT. IT IS THE ONLY FEAST THAT EVERYONE CELEBRATES TOGETHER.
IT USED TO BE A NATIONAL HOLIDAY.
PEOPLE WAKE UP VERY EARLY AND GO TO THE NILE AND FEAST. BESIDES LOTS
OF OTHER FOOD, EVERYONE MUST EAT ONIONS, EGGS AND SALTED FISH,
THE DATE IS SET ACCORDING TO THE COPTIC EASTER WHICH USUALLY
FALLS AFTER THE LAST FULL MOON OF FEBRUARY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Monday Dyngus Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals |
Date learned: 02-00-1972