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ENGLISH CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
LIGHT A BAYBERRY CANDLE ON CHRISTMAS MORNING; LET THE CANDLE BURN
ITSELF OUT. NEVER PUT THE CANDLE OUT BECAUSE THIS ACTION WILL
SPOIL ONE'S GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Predictions CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Lights and candles CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- FOR |
Date learned: 10-01-1968
CHRISTMAS TREES-BAD LUCK
CHRISTMAS TREES MUST BE TAKEN DOWN BEFORE NEW YEARS DAY OR ELSE
BAD LUCK WILL BEFALL THE FAMILY IN THE COMING YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Christmas tree CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- FOR |
Date learned: 10-25-1968