The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

CHRISTMAS CUSTOM

DURING SUPPER (OR AFTER) ON CHRISTMAS EVE, GIRLS SIT ON ONE SIDE OF
THE TABLE AND MEN SIT ON THE OTHER. THEN A CANDLE IS PUT BEFORE EACH
GROUP. ON THE SIDE THAT THE CANDLE BURNS OUT FASTER, A MEMBER OF THE
FAMILY WILL LEAVE.

Submitter comment: INFORMER RECIEVED INFORMATION FROM RELATIVES IN UKRAINE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): PREDICTION

Date learned: 10-07-1967