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PENTECOST CUSTOM
ON THE FEAST OF THE PENTECOST, IT IS TRADITIONAL IN POLAND, TO GO
OUT OF THE VILLAGE AND START A GREAT BIG BONFIRE, AROUND WHICH
PEOPLE SING SONGS AND WHEN THEY ARE FINISHED, THEY CARRY LIGHTED
TORCHES TO THEIR HOMES AS A SYMBOL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT'S BLESSINGS.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share the same surname.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Pentecost |
Date learned: 09-15-1969