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CHRISTMAS
ON CHRISTMAS MORNING THE FAMILY HAD A FRUIT-FILLED COFFEE CAKE
AND PUT A CANDLE ON IT AND THEN THE FAMILY SANG HAPPY BIRTHDAY
DEAR JESUS.
Submitter comment:
THIS WAS DONE BY THE INFORMANT FROM 1949 TO 1969
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): Birthday ; CHRISTMAS ; CUSTOM ; FOOD ; holiday ; JESUS ; tradition
| Subject headings: | 122 Christmas CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Lights and candles CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Songs, caroling |
Date learned: 11-23-1970
YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO EAT A CHICKEN ON CHRISTMAS BECAUSE A
CHICKEN PAWS THE GROUND BACKWARDS.
Submitter comment:
Therefore, harmonizing with the Christmas season, which leaves the year behind just as the chicken leaves the earth behind.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
Keyword(s): Chicken ; CHRISTMAS ; CUSTOM ; FOOD ; tradition
| Subject headings: | 122 Christmas CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.2 |
Date learned: 04-06-1972
NEW ENGLAND FOOD
A TRADITION AT CHRISTMAS IS ALWAYS A MEAT PIE.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Keyword(s): CUSTOM ; FOOD ; meat ; New England ; Pie ; Region ; tradition
| Subject headings: | 122 Christmas |
Date learned: 02-20-1970
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
FRENCH CANADIANS EAT MINCE MEAT PIE ON CHRISTMAS BECAUSE IT IS AN
OLD, TRADITIONAL CUSTOM.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): Canadian ; CHRISTMAS ; CUSTOM ; ETHNIC ; FOOD ; FRENCH ; holiday ; meat ; Mincemeat ; Pie ; REGIONAL ; tradition
| Subject headings: | 122 Christmas |
Date learned: 03-30-1968
FAMILY CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
EVERY CHRISTMAS WE HAVE PLUM PUDDING.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: HARPER WOODS ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): CHRISTMAS ; CUSTOM ; FOOD ; PLUM ; Pudding ; tradition
| Subject headings: | 122 Christmas |
Date learned: NOT RECORDED
TRADITIONAL POLISH CHRISTMAS CAKE
(A) FEW DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS, POPPY SEED IS GROUND FINE AND
MIXED WITH HONEY TO MAKE A SMOOTH PASTE. THIS IS PUT ON A
YEAST DOUGH AND ROLLED IN JELLY ROLL FASHION. THIS IS THE
DESERT FOR THE MAIN MEAL ON CHRISTMAS DAY.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): CUSTOM ; ETHNIC ; FOOD ; Jelly Roll ; POLISH ; Poppyseed ; tradition
| Subject headings: | 122 Christmas |
Date learned: NOT RECORDED
CHRISTMAS FOOD CUSTOM (GREEK)
A PIG IS BOUGHT AND RAISED FOR A YEAR. IT IS KILLED CHRISTMAS
EVE AND DIFFERENT PARTS ARE USED TO MAKE DIFFERENT FOOD SUCH
AS LEG IS USED FOR SAUSAGE.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT COULDN'T REMEMBER OTHER DETAILS. THE FOOD IS EATEN
CHRISTMAS DAY.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
Keyword(s): CHRISTMAS ; CUSTOM ; ETHNIC ; FOOD ; Greek ; Pig ; Sausage ; tradition
| Subject headings: | 122 Christmas |
Date learned: 01-00-1970
CHRISTMAS BLESSING
DURING THE CHRISTMAS MEAL, IN POLAND, THE HEAD
OF THE HOUSE TOOK A RECTANGULAR PIECE OF BREAD, OF ABOUT THE
CONSISTENCY OF A HOST, BROKE IT AND GAVE A PIECE TO EACH
MEMBER OF THE FAMILY. EACH MEMBER THEN ATE PART OF HIS
PIECE OF BREAD AND GAVE A BLESSING TO THE REST OF THE FAMILY
THAT THEY WOULD HAVE A GOOD YEAR.
THIS BLESSING WAS ALSO A WAY OF FORGIVING ANY WRONG
DONE TO THEM DURING THE PAST YEAR AND BEGINNING ANEW.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.82 |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
POLISH CUSTOM
THERE IS A POLISH CUSTOM WHERE THEY HAVE A CHRISTMAS WAFER AND FOR
EASTER A HARD BOILED EGG. ANYONE WHO TAKES A BITE OF YOUR EGG OR
WAFER WILL HAVE GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT LEARNED THIS FROM HER MOTHER AND IT IS PRACTICED IN THEIR HOME
STILL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.82 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting |
Date learned: 02-24-1970
LEAVEN BREAD
IT IS AN OLD POLISH CUSTOM TO SHARE WAFERS OF
LEAVEN BREAD ON CHRISTMAS DAY TO REPRESENT THE
MULTIPLICATION OF THE LOAVES BY CHRIST.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.82 |
Date learned: 07-00-1964
CUSTOMS
POLISH CUSTOM OF BREAKING BREAD TOGETHER ON CHRISTMAS.
THIS BREAD IS A TYPE OF A WAFER.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share the same surname.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN HEIGHTS ; TOLD AT INFORMANT'S HOME
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.82 |
Date learned: 02-24-1970
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM - FOOD
ON CHRISTMAS, THE ENTIRE FAMILY IS SERVED AN
UNLEAVENED PIECE OF BREAD WITH THE DINNER. ON IT
IS INSCRIBED A HOLY SCENE, GENERALLY THE NATIVITY.
EACH MEMBER BREAKS OFF A PIECE AND SHARES IT
WITH ANOTHER. THE FINAL PIECE IS THEN CONSUMED
BY THE ORIGINAL PERSON.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.82 |
Date learned: 01-17-1968
CHRISTMAS FOOD CUSTOM
BEFORE CHRISTMAS OR EASTER DINNER, A WAFER
IS BROKEN AND PASSED AROUND THE FAMILY TO
INSURE UNITY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.82 |
Date learned: 12-01-1967
POLISH CUSTOM
BEFORE THE CHRISTMAS MEAL EACH
PARTAKER TAKES A PIECE OF EACH OTHER'S
CHRISTMAS WAFER AND WISHES HIM
GOOD LUCK.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share the same surname.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.82 |
Date learned: 12-01-1967
POLISH CHRISTMAS CUSTOM - BREAKING OF "OPLATEK" (ANGEL BREAD)
BREAKING OF THIS OPLATEK WITH FRIENDS AND RELATIVES
AT CHRISTMAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF WISHING EACH
OTHER GOOD TIDINGS AND BLESSINGS FOR THE NEW YEAR.
EACH ONE SAYS TO THE OTHER "WESOLI SWIAT
BOZEGO NARODZENIA I SCZELIWEGO NOWEGO ROKU."
Where learned: OHIO ; Sylvania
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.82 |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
IT IS CUSTOMARY IN POLISH FAMILIES ON
CHRISTMAS TO OBTAIN A CHRISTMAS WAFER - OPLATKI (OPWATKEY)
AND AT THE DINNER TABLE IT HAS A PIECE BROKEN OFF BY
EACH PERSON AT THE TABLE. IT IS THEN EATEN AS A WISH FOR
A HOLY AND HAPPY HOLIDAY. IT SYMBOLIZES THE COMMUNION
WAFER IN THE CHURCH AS CHRIST'S BODY.
Where learned: TOLD AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.82 |
Date learned: 11-21-1969
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
A WAFER IS BROKEN AND EATEN BY THE ENTIRE
FAMILY ON CHRISTMAS TO SYMBOLIZE SHARING IN
THE BODY OF CHRIST.
Where learned: HOME
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.82 |
Date learned: 11-18-1967
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CAMPSONG BOTTLE POP
ONE BOTTLE POP, TWO BOTTLE POP, THREE BOTTLE POP, FOUR BOTTLE POP,
FIVE BOTTLE POP, SIX BOTTLE POP, SEVEN BOTTLE POP POP.
FISH AND CHIPS AND VINEGAR, VINEGAR, VINEGAR,
FISH AND CHIPS AND VINEGAR, PEPPER PEPPER PEPPER POP.
DON'T PUT YOUR DUST IN MY DUST PAN, MY DUST PAN, MY DUST PAN,
DON'T PUT YOUR DUST IN MY DUST PAN, MY DUST PAN'S FULL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Mount Clemens
James Callow Keyword(s): CHAIN ; FOOD AND DRINK
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Daily Life Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Social reunion |
Date learned: 04-00-1979
CUSTOM
WHEN SOMEONE IN OUR FAMILY DIES, WE BURN A CANDLE IN A SPECIAL, SMALL
GLASS JAR FOR A WEEK. WE'RE BURNING IT FOR THE DEAD PERSON'S SPIRIT,
TO FEED THE SPIRIT. THEN ON EACH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH WE BURN
THE SAME CANDLE FOR A WEEK. THIS IS SO THE DEAD PERSON'S SOUL
KNOWS YOU HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN HIM.
Submitter comment: THIS IS A JEWISH CUSTOM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; COLLECTORS HOME
James Callow Keyword(s): FOOD
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- P647 |
Date learned: 02-00-1979