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BLESSING HOMES

IT IS A CUSTOM THAT WHEN A NEW HOUSE IS BUILT AS SOON AS THE POEPLE
MOVE IN, TO CELEBRATE A MASS WHERE THE PRIEST SPRINKLES HOLY WATER
IN EVERY ROOM OF THE HOUSE. THIS IS DONE TO PREVENT EVIL SPIRITS FROM
ENTERING.

Where learned: PUERTO RICO

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686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually.
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Home
BELIEF -- Devil Demon

Date learned: 00-00-1979

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