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ST. LUCIA DAY--DECEMBER 13
EATING, THE WATER IN WHICH THE WHEAT WAS COOLED WAS RUBBED ON EACH
FAMILY MEMBER'S EYES. IT SIGNIFIED THAT SAINT LUCY WOULD SAVE
THEIR EYES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F121 BELIEF -- Religious hero BELIEF -- Mineral |
Date learned: 10-00-1982