The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

CHRISTMAS CUSTOM FIXED DATE

ON CHRISTMAS EVE, EACH CHILD IN THE FAMILY WOULD KNEEL
AND RECITE THE ACTS OF FAITH, HOPE, CHARITY, AND CONTRITION
TO REMIND THE CHILDREN HOW UNWORTHY THEY WERE TO RECEIVE
THE GIFTS FROM SANTA. AT THE SAME TIME, THEY WERE
OFFERING THESE PRAYERS IN THANKSGIVING FOR THE THINGS THEY
WOULD BE RECEIVING.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; TOLD AT COLLECTORS HOME

Date learned: 02-19-1970