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SUPERSTITION
BLACK-EYED PEAS COOKED ON NEW YEARS DAY BRINGS GOOD LUCK THROUGHOUT
THE YEAR.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT CONTINUES TO PRACTICE THE ACT WHICH SHE FIRST
BEGAN IN YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI, EVEN THOUGH SHE DISMISSES
THE BELIEF AS NONSENSE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; DEPARTMENT STORE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F 57 F 57.2 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 |
Date learned: 02-13-1979