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SYMBOL OF LAND FERTILITY

DURING THE UKRAINIAN CHRISTMAS EVE MEAL, A SHEAF OF
STRAW IN THE FORM OF A MAN IS PUT INTO A CORNER AND SYMBOLIZES
LAND FERTILITY. THE "MAN" IS CALLED DIDUKH.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

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CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Christmas
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Straw

Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.

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