The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

CHRISTMAS CUSTOM

THIN WAFERS OF UNLEAVENED BREAD ARE DIVIDED BETWEEN THE GUESTS AT
A CHRISTMAS EVE GATHERING. THE PEOPLE WISH EACH OTHER
TRADITIONAL GREETINGS.

Submitter comment:

THE WAFER IS MEANT TO SYMBOLIZE THE EUCHARIST AND BASICALLY THE
COMING OF CHRIST.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector share the same surname.
 

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY

Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM

Date learned: 00-00-1950