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POLISH NAMING CUSTOM
IT'S A CUSTOM AMONG POLISH PEOPLE TO NAME THEIR CHILDREN AFTER
THE SAINT WHOSE FEAST DAY IS CLOSEST TO THE BIRTH DATE OF THE
CHILD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | Person / Nickname CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary BELIEF -- Religious hero |
Date learned: 02-00-1979