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ST. JOHN ON PURITY

WREATHS OF FLOWERS MADE OF HONEYSUCKLE WITH A LIGHTED
CANDLE IN THE MIDDLE ARE SAILED ON A RIVER WITH A
CURRENT. THE WREATH TRAVELING THE FURTHEST WITH
ITS LIGHT LIT, REPRESENTS THE PURITY AND LONG LIFE
OF THE OWNER.

Submitter comment: THIS IS A POLISH CUSTOM.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ALLEN PARK

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Custom

Date learned: 07-00-1964

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