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CHRISTMAS EVE

POLES TRADITIONALLY DECORATE THE CHRISTMAS TREE ON CHRISTMAS
EVE DURING THE DAY. THE TREE STAYS UP UNTIL THE 3 KINGS DAY.

Submitter comment: THIS IS A POPULAR CUSTOM IN POLAND AND IN POLISH COMMUNITIES IN
THE U.S.A.

Where learned: DETROIT

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CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 6 Twelfth Day Epiphany
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Christmas tree

Date learned: 04-14-1979

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