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CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
IF A CHILD IS BAD BEFORE CHRISTMAS, THEY ARE
PROMISED THAT SANTA CLAUS WILL LEAVE THEM NOTHING
BUT COAL AND WOOD SWITCHES IN THEIR STOCKINGS.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM CHILDHOOD
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Santa Claus |
Date learned: 11-00-1968