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CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
HANDMADE LANTERNS OF STICKS, CELLOPHANE, PLASTIC, OR PAPER ARE MADE
AND SOLD, AS THE CHRISTMAS WREATHS ARE TO THE AMERICANS. LANTERNS
ARE USUALLY SHAPED INTO STARS AND NIPA HUTS, THE TRADITIONAL HOME.
Where learned: PHILIPPINES ; MAKATI
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Lights and candles |
Date learned: 00001950S