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NEW YEAR'S DAY

HOLDING A SILVER DOLLAR IN YOUR HAND AND EATING A HERRING TO WELCOME
IN THE NEW YEAR, MEANS THAT YOU WILL NEVER BE BROKE OR HUNGRY.

Submitter comment: IF YOU DO NOT LIKE HERRING, THEN YOU ARE OUT OF LUCK.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WYANDOTTE

James Callow Keyword(s): COIN MONEY ; HOMEOPATHIC

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's
Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals
BELIEF -- Mineral

Date learned: 00-00-1978

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