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NEVER THROW AWAY TRASH ON CHRISTMAS DAY. IF YOU DO YOU ARE
"THROWING OUT" YOUR LUCK.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT SAID THAT SHE REALLY DOES NOT BELIEVE IT ALTHOUGH SHE
SAVES HER TRASH UNTIL THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. INFORMANT SAID THAT
THE PRACTICE DATES BACK TO HER CHILDHOOD.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; TOLD AT
Keyword(s): HOMEOPATHIC MAGIC
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Predictions |
Date learned: 11-12-1971