The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

BELIEF

WHEN YOU FINISH THE EGGS YOU CAN PUT THE SHELLS UNDER THE
ROSEBUSHES, (TO) MAKE THEM GROW BETTER.

Submitter comment: FR. LEO WAS REFERRING TO EASTER EGGS IN THIS BELIEF. THIS
INFORMATION WAS COLLECTED IN A POLISH CATHOLIC CHURCH ON HOLY
SATURDAY WHEN THE EASTER BASKETS WERE BEING BLESSED.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT