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Menstrual
Menstrual:
Pickling: you can't pickle beans or make kraut while on your period or it will ruin.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs and BN added by TRD
James Callow comment:
Original BN [P535] crossed out.
Submission card found in pile marked [?]
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): Canning ; COOKING ; FOOD ; MENSES ; MENSTRUATION ; Period ; Pickling ; TABU
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Custom |