The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

CUSTOM

I WAS INTRODUCED TO THE CUSTOM AS A CHILD,
THEREFORE I GIVE NO DEFINITE YEAR. AT A
TRADITIONAL DINNER ON CHRISTMAS EVE, THE HOSTESS
DISTRIBUTES THIN WAFERS. EVERYONE GOES TO
EVERYONE ELSE, WISHES THEM "MERRY CHRISTMAS
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR", AND THEN TAKES PART OF THEIR
WAFER AND EATS IT.

Submitter comment:

Polish custom.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector share same surname.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM