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ON CHRISTMAS EVE SOME PEOPLE LIGHT A BAYBERRY CANDLE AND IF IT BURNS
TO THE END WITHOUT BEING EXTINGUISHED IT IS SAID TO BRING GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT DOES THIS EVERY CHRISTMAS EVE.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Predictions CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Lights and candles BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 02-15-1972