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ASCENSION THURSDAY CUSTOM
ON ASCENSION THURSDAY, POLISH PEASANTS TAKE BOUQUETS MADE UP OF
WHEAT, OATS, RYE, APPLES AND PEARS ON A STICK, HERBS AND FLOWERS TO
CHURCH FOR BLESSING TO ASSURE FUTURE FERTILITY OF CROPS. CITY
DWELLERS, HOWEVER, TAKE BOUQUETS OF FLOWERS FROM THEIR GARDEN.
POLES DO NOT REFER TO THIS HOLY DAY AS ASCENSION THURSDAY
BUT AS THE DAY OF "OUR LADY OF HERBS" OR "MATKI BOSKI ZIELNEJ."
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT RELIGIOUSLY OBSERVES THIS CUSTOM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 5678 TARNOW ST ; 48210
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Ascension Day |
Date learned: 02-07-1971