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DEATH
FOLLOWING A DEATH, THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY ALWAYS DRESSES IN BLACK. THE
WOMEN WEAR BLACK VEILS AND CHILDREN WEAR BLACK BANDS ON THEIR
ARM FOR A YEAR. THIS IS THEIR PERIOD OF MOURNING.
Submitter comment: THIS CUSTOM IS FOLLOWED IN POLAND.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 04-14-1979