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ON CHRISTMAS EVE, A SPECIAL DINNER IS SERVED. YOU MUST
EAT NINE DIFFERENT FOODS, NONE OF WHICH COULD BE MEAT.
SOME OF THIS FOOD MUST BE LEFT OVERNIGHT FOR THE CHRIST
CHILD.
Submitter comment: THIS IS THOUGHT TO BE AN ITALIAN CUSTOM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Ninths / Nine CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals |