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CUSTOM
IT IS A GERMAN CUSTOM THAT ON CHRISTMAS EVE THE CHILDREN PUT
THEIR SHOES ON THE FRONT PORCH. IT IS BELIEVED THAT ST. NICHOLAS
COMES BY AND FILLS THEM
Where learned: RESIDENCE
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Stockings and shoes |
Date learned: NOT RECORDED