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YOU SHOULD EAT HERRING ON NEW YEAR'S EVE. THIS WILL BRING
YOU GOOD LUCK IN THE COMING YEAR.
Submitter comment:
MY MOTHER BELIEVES THIS AND DOES IT EVERY YEAR. SHE DID
IT AS A GIRL ON THE FARM IN CLARE, MICHIGAN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; CLARE
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 07-26-1964