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NEW BABIES
WHEN A BABY IS BAPTIZED, MAKE A SANDWICH WITH A COIN
WRAPPED IN THE MIDDLE AND GIVE IT TO THE FIRST PERSON OF
THE OPPOSITE SEX (OF THE BABY) THAT YOU MEET.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Baptism Naming rite |
Date learned: 02-28-1970