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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

FOR BIRTHDAYS, IT IS AN IRISH CUSTOM TO BAKE A MONEY CAKE FOR
THE PERSON WHOSE BIRTHDAY IT IS.
USUALLY, A DOLLAR IN COINS IS INSERTED IN THE CAKE AND THE
BIRTHDAY BOY OR GIRL GETS FIRST CHOICE OF THE PIECE THEY WANT.

Where learned: DETROIT

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686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually.
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CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary
Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals
Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert

Date learned: 00001970S

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