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SWADDLING CLOTHES
IN POLAND AT THE BIG FESTIVE MEAL ON CHRISTMAS
EVE, THE POLISH PEOPLE PUT STRAW UNDER THE TABLECLOTH TO
REMIND THEM THAT CHRIST WAS BORN IN SWADDLING CLOTHES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Christmas CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Straw |
Date learned: 00-00-1968