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DUTCH CHRISTMAS CUSTOM

THE DUTCH HAVE THE CUSTOM OF PASSING OUT THEIR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS ON
ST. NICHOLAS DAY SO THEY CAN CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN CHURCH WITHOUT
ANY INTERRUPTIONS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): CHRISTMAS

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 6 Feast of St. Nicholas
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20

Date learned: 03-30-1968

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