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SUPERSTITIOUS BELIEF/SHARP OBJECT
IF YOU GIVE ANYONE A SHARP OBJECT (E.G., A KNIFE) FOR A GIFT,
YOU MUST ALSO GIVE THEM A PENNY FOR EACH DOLLAR THE OBJECT COST.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |