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SAINT GEORGE DAY
ON SAINT GEORGE DAY, MAY 6TH, SWINGS ARE MADE ON LARGE NUT TREE
(OAK) LIMBS. YOUNG GIRLS MOUNT THESE SWINGS AND ARE SWUNG, EVER
HIGHER UNTIL THE GIRL REVEALS WHO HER SWEETHEART IS.
Submitter comment:
SINCE THIS FESTIVAL OCCURS IN THE SPRING, THE INFORMANT THINKS THIS
FESTIVAL IS CONNECTED WITH PAGAN FERTILITY PRACTICES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- April 23 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 6 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage |
Date learned: 03-21-1970