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NEW YEAR'S DAY
BETTER TO WASH CLOTHES ON NEW YEAR'S THAN DURING THAT WEEK.
IT BRINGS IN GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's BELIEF -- Measure of time Working BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 03-00-1979