The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

IN THE UKRAINIAN VILLAGE,
ON CHRISTMAS EVE, PRIOR TO THE EVENING MEAL, A SPOONFUL
OF EACH DISH IS MIXED INTO THE FEED OF THE DOMESTIC
ANIMALS, BECAUSE ANIMALS WERE THE FIRST TO BEHOLD
THE NEW-BORN CHRIST.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant is collector's mother.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN

Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM

Date learned: 10-00-1970