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POLISH CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
BEFORE DINNER EVERYONE HAS A PIECE OF A
WAFER SIMILAR TO THE COMMUNION WAFER.
THIS WAFER MAY BE WHITE, PINK, OR BLUE AND
USUALLY HAS AN IMPRINT OF THE NAVITY
SCENE, THE THREE WISE MEN, OR THE SHEPHERDS
ON IT. EVERYBODY TAKES A PIECE OF EACH
OTHER'S WAFER AND WISHES THEM HEALTH,
HAPPINESS, AND A MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Oplatki |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
AMONG THE LITHUANIANS, THERE IS A TRADITIONAL MEAL ON THE
EVE OF CHRISTMAS. ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT (FOUR WEEKS
BEFORE CHRISTMAS) THE LOCAL PRIEST WOULD VISIT EVERY HOUSE
FOR A YEARLY VISITATION. AT THAT TIME HE WOULD GIVE EVERY
FAMILY A PIECE OF UNLEAVENED BREAD, RESEMBLING THE HOST USED
AT MASS. THIS BREAD WOULD BE DECORATED WITH BRIGHT COLORS AND
WITH SCENES OF THE NATIVITY. THIS BREAD WAS TO BE SAVED FOR
THIS CHRISTMAS EVE MEAL. THE PEOPLE WOULD GIVE THE PRIEST
A DONATION FOR THIS PLOTKA. ALONG WITH THE PLOTKA, SOLE
AND FISH WERE ALSO SERVED. THE DESERT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT
PART. EXTRAVAGANT DESERTS WERE SERVED, WHICH WOULD NORMALLY
NOT BE SERVED AT ANY OTHER TIME (E.G. GOATS MILK WITH POPPY
SEEDS.)
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Oplatki |
Date learned: 09-23-1971
CHRISTMAS NIGHT (EVE)
ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT (EVE) IN IRELAND, CANDLES ARE LIT AND PUT ON THE
WINDOWS. THE FATHER OF THE FAMILY LEADS THE CHILDREN, FOLLOWED BY
THE MOTHER, INTO EACH ROOM TO LIGHT THE CANDLES. THE ROSARY IS
RECITED DURING THE PROCESSION, AND PRAYERS ARE SAID FOR THE DEAD, THE
LIVING AND "THE BORN TO BE." THEN FOOD IS LEFT ON THE KITCHEN TABLE
BECAUSE JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH MAY DROP IN DURING THE NIGHT FOR
SOMETHING TO EAT. THE KITCHEN DOOR IS LEFT OPEN ALL NIGHT TO RECEIVE
THEM OR ANY OTHER TRAVELER WHO MAY NEED LODGING FOR THE NIGHT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Christmas CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Lights and candles |
Date learned: 11-00-1970
CHRISTMAS
ON CHRISTMAS EVE, FATHER OF HOUSEHOLD
MUST FEED ALL THE LIVESTOCK THE BEST
FOOD, BECAUSE IT IS BELIEVED THAT
THAT NIGHT LIVESTOCK CAN SPEAK, AND SO
MIGHT COMPLAIN TO GOD.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT LEARNED THIS FROM PARENTS.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share same surname.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ANIMALS ; FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.4 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Straw |
Date learned: 11-17-1967
CHRISTMAS
AFTER SUPPER ON CHRISTMAS EVE,
THE MOTHER TAKES 3 TABLESPOONS
OF EACH FOOD ON THE TABLE, AND
PLACES THEM IN A DISH FOR THE
SPIRITS OF THE DECEASED IN THE
FAMILY.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT LEARNED THIS FROM RELATIVES IN UKRAINE.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share same surname.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Christmas CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Straw |
Date learned: 11-19-1967
THE UKRAINIANS PUT ONE EXTRA PLACE SETTING AT
THE CHRISTMAS EVE SUPPER TABLE FOR ALL THE DEAD MEMBERS
OF THEIR FAMILY, AND WILL FILL IT WITH FOOD SO
THAT THE SPIRITS WILL NOT GO HUNGRY ON THIS
"SVIAT VECHIR" OR HOLY EVENING.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Christmas CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Straw |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
CHRISTMAS MEAL FOR THE DECEASED
THERE IS ANOTHER UKRAINIAN CUSTOM WHICH SOME
FOLLOW TODAY STATING THAT AFTER THE TRADITIONAL
CHRISTMAS EVE MEAL, PEOPLE LEAVE THE LEFT-OVERS
ON THE TABLE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE NIGHT IN
ORDER THAT MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY WHO WERE DECEASED
MAY HAVE SOMETHING TO EAT THAT ONE NIGHT IN THE YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Christmas CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Straw |
Date learned: 09-14-1969
CHRISTMAS EVE CUSTOM, SPECIAL OR FESTIVE MEALS
AFTER THE CHRISTMAS EVE MEAL, THE SCRAPS OF FOOD ARE THROWN ON THE
FRUIT TREES. THEN A BRAID OF STRAW IS WRAPPED AROUND THE TREE
TO KEEP IT TOGETHER. IF YOU DO THIS, THE TREE WILL BEAR A LOT
OF FRUIT DURING THE SPRING.
Submitter comment:
MY FATHER'S FAMILY IN POLAND DID THIS AND IT WORKED.
THIS CUSTOM IS STILL PREVALENT IN POLAND TODAY.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant is collector's father.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; TOLD AT HOME
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.4 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Straw |
Date learned: 11-06-1971
DECORATE CHRISTMAS TREE IN DIFFRENT (DIFFERENT) COLORED CANDY--
FOR EACH MOOD AND WISH FOR JOY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; HOLDEN HALL ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Christmas tree |
Date learned: 11-20-1967
CHRISTMAS TREE
IN HUNGARY, WRAPPED-UP CANDY IS PUT ON TREES RATHER THAN BULBS.
AN EXTRA TREAT WOULD BE WRAPPED UP ORANGES ON THE TREE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Christmas tree |
Date learned: 03-00-1970
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
EACH YEAR PEOPLE OF GERMAN DESCENT DECORATE THEIR CHRISTMAS
TREES WITH COOKIES AND BAKED GOODS FOR VISITORS DURING THE
HOLIDAYS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Christmas tree |
Date learned: 10-27-1970
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
THE ORIGIN OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE CAME FROM GERMANY. THE GERMANS
WOULD CUT DOWN A FIR TREE AND DECORATE IT WITH FRUITS, CANDIES,
COOKIES, LITTLE GIFTS AND LIT CANDLES. "TANNENBAUM" IS
GERMAN FOR FIR TREE.
Where learned: NOT RECORDED
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Christmas tree |
Date learned: NOT RECORDED
CHRISTMAS
ON CHRISTMAS EVE NIGHT THE FAMILY GOT TOGETHER AND PUT UP THE
CHRISTMAS TREE AND THEN THE FATHER DRANK EGGNOG.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT'S FAMILY DID THIS FROM ABOUT 1920.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Christmas tree |
Date learned: 11-23-1970
POT BELLY SANTA
SANTA CLAUS, WHEN HE CAME TO OUR HOUSE,
ALWAYS HAD MILK AND COOKIES. WE (THE
KIDS) WOULD PUT THEM OUT ON CHRISTMAS
EVE, AND THEY WOULD BE GONE CHRISTMAS
MORNING. WE WERE TOLD THAT THIS IS
WHY SANTA WAS SO FAT, FROM EATING
COOKIES ALL NIGHT LONG.
Where learned: AUSTRALIA ; TOORAK ; VICTORIA
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Santa Claus |
A SIGN THAT SANTA CLAUS HAS REALLY BEEN TO YOUR
HOUSE IS THAT THE COOKIES AND MILK YOU LEFT FOR
HIM ARE GONE.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Santa Claus |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
CHRISTMAS
IF YOU DON'T LEAVE A LUNCH FOR SANTA
ON THE TABLE, HE WILL PASS ON BY.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT RECALLS LEAVING FOOD FOR HIM
AT NIGHT, AND SEEING IT GONE IN THE MORNING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; TOLD AT INFORMANTS HOME
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Santa Claus |
Date learned: 01-20-1970
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
WHEN I WAS YOUNG, I USED TO LEAVE FOOD FOR SNATA
CLAUS AND HAY FOR HIS REINDEER.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; TOLD AT ; SOUTH QUAD
Keyword(s): ANIMALS ; FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Santa Claus |
Date learned: 10-23-1970
SANTA CLAUS' MILK AND COOKIES
IT IS COMMON AMONG CHILDREN
IN MANY COUNTRIES TO LEAVE A
GLASS OF MILK AND A FEW COOKIES
FOR SANTA CLAUS - THANKING HIM FOR
HIS PRESENTS.
Where learned: HOME
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Santa Claus |
Date learned: 01-31-1968
CUSTOM
BECAUSE IT IS CUSTOMARY FOR YOU TO BE ASLEEP WHEN SANTA COMES MY
PARENTS WOULD PROVE THAT HE REALLY EXISTED BY HAVING ME MAKE
A SANDWICH AND A GLASS OF MILK FOR HIM BEFORE I WENT TO BED.
THIS BECAME CUSTOMARY IN OUR HOUSE AND IT WAS DONE EVERY YEAR.
MY DAD WOULD EAT THE SANDWICH AND DRINK THE MILK. THEN HE'D WAKE
ME UP AND SHOW ME THE EMPTY DISH AND TELL ME HOW MUCH SANTA LIKED THE
SANDWICH. IT TOOK ME A FEW YEARS TO FIND OUT HE WAS EATING THE
SANDWICH.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Santa Claus |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
BROWNIES FOR SANTA
IT IS A TRADITION IN MY FAMILY THAT ON CHRISTMAS EVE, BROWNIES AND
MILK ARE LEFT OUT FOR SANTA CLAUS FOR A SNACK. THIS HAS BEEN DONE
FOR AS LONG AS MY FAMILY CAN REMEMBER.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): FOOD ; FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Santa Claus |
Date learned: 03-08-1970