The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

ON CHRISTENING DAY, FRIENDS WHO VISITED THE PARENTS
AND THE NEW BABY WOULD ALWAYS BRING A SMALL BAG OF
CANDY WITH OTHER GIFTS SO THAT THE BABY WOULD
HAVE A SWEET LIFE.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT REMEMBERS THIS CUSTOM FROM CHILDHOOD IN
KENOSHA, WISCONSIN AMONG FAMILIES OF GERMAN DESCENT.
SHE SAYS THERE IS A LITTLE VERSE WHICH ACCOMPANIES
THE TRADITION, BUT SHE COULD NOT RECALL IT.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT