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EASTER EGG GAME
ON ORTHODOX EASTER, EVERYONE IN THE FAMILLY DYES HARDBOILED EGGS
DEEP RED. THEN EACH MEMBER OF THE FAMILY PICKS OUT AN EGG AND
TRIES TO BREAK THE OTHER'S EGG BY HITTING THE TWO END TO END.
THE PERSON WHOSE EGG DOESN'T BREAK ON BOTH ENDS WILL HAVE A
LUCKY YEAR.
Submitter comment: THIS IS A RELIGIOUS TRADITION OF THE GREEK OTHODOX
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GRAND RAPIDS
Date learned: 03-00-1968
Easter Hunt
On Easter, Michelle's mom and dad start off the morning by
giving each of their four children a clue. To find each
successive clue, they must carefully analyze the first
clue. Each clue leads the kids to a gift at the end of the
journey.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Season CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Palm Sunday |
Date learned: 01-00-1990
Representations
People generally wear white on Easter and they may not be aware
that the color white worn on Easter represents the resurrection of
Christ.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Season CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Palm Sunday BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 00-00-1970
MOST ORTHODOX HOMES ARE BLESSED ON CHRISTMAS
(JULIAN CALENDER). THIS IS DONE TO BLESS THE
INHABITANTS AND TO INSURE HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
HOMES ARE ALSO BLESSED ON EASTER TO CELEBRATE THE
RESURRECTION OF CHRIST.
Submitter comment:
OUR HOME IS STILL BLESSED ON EACH MAJOR HOLIDAY
ACCORDING TO THE JULIAN CALENDER ALTHOUGH THE
CUSTOM IS NOT AS POPULAR AS IT ONCE WAS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Date learned: 11-15-1971
WEATHER PROVERB--CHRISTMASTIME
POLISH: JAK NA BOZE NARODZENIE PO WODZIE,
TO NA WILKANOC PO LODZIE.
ENGLISH: IF AT CHRISTMAS YOU'RE GOING OVER WATER,
THEN ON EASTER IT WILL BE OVER ICE.
IF IT'S A WARM WINTER, PLAN ON A COLD SPRING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Season CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Palm Sunday |
Date learned: 02-07-1971
WEATHER PROVERB--CHRISTMASTIME
POLISH: JAK NA BOZE NARODZENIE PO WODZIE,
TO NA WILKANOC PO LODZIE.
ENGLISH: IF AT CHRISTMAS YOU'RE GOING OVER WATER,
THEN ON EASTER IT WILL BE OVER ICE.
IF IT'S A WARM WINTER, PLAN ON A COLD SPRING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Season CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Palm Sunday |
Date learned: 02-07-1971