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CHRISTMAS DAY CUSTOM
THERE MUST BE AN ORANGE, NUTS, AND CANDY IN THE STOCKING.
Submitter comment:
THESE ARE ALL TO INSURE THAT CHRISTMAS DAY WILL BE ONE OF JOY AND
MERRIMENT. ALSO AS A FORETELLING OF THE COMING YEAR TO BE A GOOD
YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Gifts, gift giving at Christmas BELIEF -- Measure of time Year |
Date learned: 00-00-1939