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POLISH CHRISTMAS TRADITION

ONE EXTRA PLACE IS SET AT THE CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER TABLE FOR
CHRIST. USUALLY, A GUEST IS SEATED AT THIS PLACE.

Submitter comment: THE EXTRA PLACE IS SET FOR CHRIST BECAUSE OF THE BELIEF THAT
CHRIST WANDERS THE STREETS ON CHRISTMAS EVE JUST AS MARY AND JOSEPH
WANDERED THROUGH BETHLEHEM LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO STAY ON
THE FIRST CHRISTMAS EVE.

Where learned: DETROIT

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Table setting and clearing
BELIEF -- Religious hero

Date learned: CA00001890S ; 01-13-1980

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