The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

CHRISTMAS EVE CUSTOM

ON CHRISTMAS EVE, USUALLY BEFORE THE EVENING MEAL, THE
OLDEST MEMBER OF THE FAMILY BREAKS UNLEAVENED BREAD
AND WISHES GOOD LUCK AND GOOD HEALTH TO EACH MEMBER
OF THE FAMILY. HE USUALLY STARTS WITH THE OLDEST MEMBER AND
CONTINUES DOWN THE LINE TO THE YOUNGEST.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector share the same surname.

Where learned: ILLINOIS ; GLENVIEW ; TOLD AT INFORMANT'S HOME

Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM

Date learned: 11-29-1970