James Callow Folklore Archive
Dr. James T. Callow publications
Browse by
Questions or comments on this site? Please email davidsor@udmercy.edu.
The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
DEATH CUSTOM
THE JEWISH PEOPLE HAVE A CUSTOM, AT AN OCCURRENCE OF
A DEATH IN THE FAMILY, COVER UP ALL MIRRORS IN THEIR
HOME, SO AS NOT TO SEE THEIR REFLECTION AT MOURNING.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 04-00-1972