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THUNDERSTORMS
IT IS A TRADITION IN SOME PEOPLES' HOMES TO LIGHT A HOLY CANDLE
DURING A THUNDERSTORM
SO THAT THE HOUSE WILL NOT BE HIT BY LIGHTNING.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DORMS
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Lightning Thunder BELIEF -- Weather sign or control P890.7 |
Date learned: 03-00-1972