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WATER

POLISH PEOPLE AVOID SWIMMING BEFORE THE 24TH OF JUNE, ST. JOHN'S DAY.
THEY SEND WREATHS WITH LIGHTED CANDLES DOWN THE RIVERS AND WATERS.
THE WATER IS THEN BLESSED SO THAT PEOPLE WON'T DROWN.

Submitter comment: THIS CUSTOM IS OBSERVED IN POLAND.

Where learned: DETROIT

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CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- June 24 St. John's Day / Midsummer Day
BELIEF -- Prayer

Date learned: 03-22-1979

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