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FRENCH WORKING CUSTOM

IN FRANCE EVERY MAN HAS HIS OWN JOB ( NO MATTER HOW INSIGNIFICANT)
THAT HE PERFORMS. THIS DATES BACK TO THE COURT DAYS WHEN THE
ROYALTY EMPLOYED MANY WORKERS. FOR EXAMPLE, THE KING WOULD HAVE
ONE MAN PUT ON HIS SOCKS AND ANOTHER PUT ON HIS SHOES, ETC.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): EMPLOYMENT ROYALTY

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Baptism Naming rite

Date learned: 03-20-1968

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