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RELIGIOUS CUSTOM

INFORMANT STATED THAT, AS A CHILD, SHE REMEMBERS THAT EACH YEAR ON
JUNE 24TH, THE FRENCH CATHOLICS IN CALUMET, MICHIGAN WOULD DRESS A
YOUNG BOY IN THE GARB OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST. EACH PARISH WOULD
CENTER FESTIVITIES AROUND THIS EVENT.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- June 24 St. John's Day / Midsummer Day

Date learned: 03-01-1970

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