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GROMMICE
THE CHRISTMAS SEASON OFFICIALLY ENDS ON CANDLEMAS DAY,
FEBRUARY 2, WHEN CANDLES ARE BLESSED IN THE POLISH
CHURCHES. THESE CANDLES, KNOWN IN POLISH AS
GROMMICE (FROM THE WORD FOR LIGHTNING: GROM)
ARE BELIEVED TO SAFEGUARD AGAINST STORMS, AS WELL AS
DISEASES AND OTHER MISFORTUNES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): GROMNICE?
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 2 Candlemas Groundhog Day CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Lights and candles |
Date learned: 10-11-1972
FLOAT CANDLES, PLACED IN NUTSHELLS, LIGHTED IN A LARGE
BOWL OF WATER. EACH PERSON WATCHES THE PROGRESS
OF HIS BOAT TO SEE IF HE WILL HAVE SMOOTH SAILING
DURING THE COMING YEAR.
Submitter comment: CZECHOSLOVAKIAN
Where learned: MISSOURI ; CLAYTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Lights and candles |
Date learned: 12-00-1967