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FLOAT CANDLES, PLACED IN NUTSHELLS, LIGHTED IN A LARGE
BOWL OF WATER. EACH PERSON WATCHES THE PROGRESS
OF HIS BOAT TO SEE IF HE WILL HAVE SMOOTH SAILING
DURING THE COMING YEAR.
Submitter comment: CZECHOSLOVAKIAN
Where learned: MISSOURI ; CLAYTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Lights and candles |
Date learned: 12-00-1967
FLOAT CANDLES, PLACED IN NUTSHELLS, LIGHTED IN A LARGE
BOWL OF WATER. EACH PERSON WATCHES THE PROGRESS
OF HIS BOAT TO SEE IF HE WILL HAVE SMOOTH SAILING
DURING THE COMING YEAR.
Submitter comment: CZECHOSLOVAKIAN
Where learned: MISSOURI ; CLAYTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Lights and candles |
Date learned: 12-00-1967