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POLISH NEW YEAR'S EVE

WHEN MY GRANDMOTHER WAS A YOUNG CHILD, THE ADULTS WOULD HAVE
A NEW YEAR'S EVE GATHERING AT WHICH THEY WOULD DRESS IN COSTUMES.
THE DEVIL, DEATH, AND ANGELS WERE POPULAR DISGUISES.

Submitter comment: GRANDMA ADMITTED TO BEING FRIGHTENED BY THE COSTUMED ADULTS
AND HIDING UNDER HER BED!

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

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CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve

Date learned: 00001920S

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