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ITALIAN FAMILIES NAME THE FIRST SON AFTER THE FATHER'S
FATHER; THE SECOND SON AFTER THE MOTHER'S FATHER.
THE FIRST DAUGHTER IS NAMED AFTER THE MOTHER'S MOTHER;
AND THE SECOND AFTER THE FATHER'S MOTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Baptism Naming rite |
Date learned: 03-03-1967