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You can't play any form of cards because the devil is hidden
in cards.

Submitter comment: This is a superstition her grandfather told her and he was a
strict Christian of the Trinity College. Her other
grandfather who was not of the strict Christian background
taught them to play everything from solitaire to poker.

Where learned: CANADA ; ONTARIO

Subject headings:

Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church
BELIEF -- Devil Demon
BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion

Date learned: 00-00-1929

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