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GOOD LUCK SUPERSTITION
IF THERE IS A BIRD'S NEST IN YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE IT WILL BRING YOU
LUCK FOR THE COMING YEAR.
THIS TREE IS THE ONE YOU WOULD BRING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Date learned: 00-00-1965
PURPOSE OF OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS IS OFTEN SERVED ON CHRISTMAS DAY AMONG SICILIANS TO BRING
GOOD LUCK AND HAPPINESS INTO THE HOUSEHOLD.
Where learned: SICILY ; PALERMO
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals BELIEF -- P122 P122.8 BELIEF -- Good luck P881.46 |
Date learned: CA00001920