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POLISH SUPERSTITION
PUT RAZOR BLADES-THREE OF THEM-ABOVE EACH DOORWAY TO
WARD OFF EVIL SPIRITS FROM ENTERING A ROOM OR A HOUSE.
Submitter comment:
HER MOTHER BROUGHT THIS SUPERSTITION FROM POLAND
SHORTLY AFTER WORLD WAR I. OTHER SHARP OBJECTS
COULD ALSO BE USED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Home |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN