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CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
A FAMILY CUSTOM OF GERMAN ORIGIN ( HER MOTHER'S SIDE OF FAMILY ) WAS
TO LEAVE A BOWL ON THE FRONT PORCH DURING DINNER, ON THE FEAST OF
ST. NICHOLAS, DECEMBER 6. A LOUD KNOCK WAS HEARD, AND WHOEVER
ANSWERED THE DOOR FOUND NO ONE, BUT THE BOWL WAS FILLED WITH CANDY
AND SWEETS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
Keyword(s): ST. NICHOLAS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 6 Feast of St. Nicholas CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 |
Date learned: 11-30-1967