The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

FOR NINE DAYS AFTER A PERSON'S BURIAL, PEOPLE TAKE
TURNS STAYING AT HIS HOUSE CONTINUALLY, JUST SITTING
AROUND TALKING. IT IS BELIEVED THAT HIS SPIRIT STAYS
ON EARTH FOR NINE DAYS BEFORE STARTING FOR HEAVEN AND
THEY ARE KEEPING IT COMPANY. THIS IS A UKRANIAN CUSTOM.

Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT

Date learned: 03-26-1971