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HEIR CUSTOM
IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA, THE OLDEST SON ALWAYS RECEIVED THE
HOMESTEAD TO LIVE IN AFTER THE DEATH OF THE FATHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; CZECHOSLOVAKIA
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 03-02-1970
IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA ON THE DAY OF A YOUNG COUPLE'S
MARRIAGE, BOTH SETS OF PARENTS WOULD GATHER AT THE
BRIDE'S HOUSE. BOTH YOUNG PEOPLE WOULD KNEEL BEFORE
THEIR PARENTS AND ASK FORGIVENESS FOR ANY WRONG
THEY MIGHT HAVE DONE.
Submitter comment: SOURCE: MOTHER
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; CZECHOSLOVAKIA
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Parents' blessing |
Date learned: 03-02-1970