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CUSTOM
ON CANDLEMAS DAY, MOTHERS SINGE A SMALL PIECE OF THEIR CHILDREN'S
HAIR WITH THE CANDLE THAT WAS BLESSED IN CHURCH THAT DAY TO
PREVENT THEM FROM BEING SCARED OF STORMS AND LIGHTNING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): CURE FOR FRIGHT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 2 Candlemas Groundhog Day CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Lightning Thunder |
Date learned: 02-07-1971