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CUSTOM
MAKING THE SIGN OF THE CROSS WITH A KNIFE, OVER FOOD
ABOUT TO BE CUT, SIGNIFIES A BLESSING OF THE FOOD
BEFORE IT IS EATEN.
Where learned: DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: CA00001960S