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SAINT GEORGE EVE
IN BULGARIA THE NIGHT BEFORE SAINT GEORGE'S DAY A YOUNG LAMB IS KILLE
AND ITS BLOOD IS SMEARED ON THE ARBOR OF THE HOUSE. THE LAMB IS
THEN EATEN. CANDLES ARE BURNED WHICH HAVE GREENERY AROUND THEM
DURING THIS TIME.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT SEEMS TO THINK THIS FESTIVAL HAS ITS ROOTS IN THE
JEWISH PASSOVER OBSERVANCE.
Data entry tech comment: DATE ASSIGNED SAINT GEORGE'S EVE: MAY 5, SAINT GEORGE'S DAY, MAY 6.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 5 |
Date learned: 03-21-1970