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INITIAL TASK

ON CHRISTMAS DAY IN ENGLAND, THE YOUNG GIRLS PEEL AN APPLE AND TOSS
THE PEEL OVER THEIR SHOULDER, THEN EXAMINE IT. THE PEEL WILL FORM
THE INITIAL OF A YOUNG MAN THE GIRL WILL MEET IN THE COMING YEAR.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT HEARD FROM A NEIGHBORLADY WHO SPENT HER GIRLHOOD IN
ENGLAND.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Predictions
BELIEF -- Use of Object

Date learned: 00001964 SUMMER

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