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SCOTCH CUSTOM

DURING THE HARVEST TWO LARGE BONFIRES ARE BUILT. IF AN
UNMARRIED MAN AND WOMAN CAN JUMP OVER TOGETHER, WITHOUT GETTING
BURNED, THEY WILL BE MARRIED BEFORE THE NEXT HARVEST.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: Observation
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Autumn Fall Harvest Thanksgiving
BELIEF -- Marriage

Date learned: NO DATE INDICATED

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