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NOISEMAKING

ON DECEMBER 31, AT THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT, YOU MUST
BANG POTS AND PANS TO BRING GOOD LUCK FOR THE COMING
NEW YEAR.

Submitter comment: A COMMON PRACTICE IN DETROIT NEIGHBORHOODS.

Where learned: DETROIT

James Callow Keyword(s): NOISE

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Typical Elements of a Festive Pattern
BELIEF -- Measure of time Year
BELIEF -- Good luck Time (year, season, week, hour, etc.) Occasion Event

Date learned: 00-00-1975

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