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CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
SHARING ANGEL BREAD (OPLATEK) AMONG MEMBERS
OF A FAMILY IS A MEANS OF SAYING "WE HOPE THAT WE ARE ALL
TOGETHER HERE NEXT YEAR".
Submitter comment:
IT IS A CUSTOM THAT MY FAMILY PARTICIPATES IN EVERY CHRISTMAS.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN HEIGHTS
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Oplatki |