The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

INDIAN RELIGION

WHEN THE INDIAN BOY IS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 9-16, HE UNDER-
GOES "THE THREAD CEREMONY" WHERE HE IS PRESENTED BEFORE AN
ALTAR KNEELING, WHILE THE FAMILY IS PRESENT. HERE HE
TAKES CERTAIN VOWS WHICH INITIATE HIM INTO HINDUISM. THIS
IS NOT DONE FOR GIRLS. THE PARENTS AND THE GRANDPARENTS
BOTH BLESS THE SON AT THIS TIME.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 02-29-1968