The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

CUCUMBERS AND CROCKERY

IT IS TRADITIONAL IN THE INFORMANTS FAMILY TO CUT UP CUCUMBERS IN A
CROCKERY BOWLAND TO COVER THE BOWLWITH ANOTHER PIECE OF CROCKERY
BEFORE PUTTING IT IN THE REFRIGERATOR. THE ESSENTIAL PART OF THIS
CUSTOM IS TO ALWAYS USE CROCKERY DISHES.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT'S MOTHER FOLLOWS THIS FAITHFULLY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 11-22-1968