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Fish on Friday

One day of the week was considered to be a day of fast and
abstinence (similar to Lent) where you would give up meat. It
originated in the early Christian church. People that lived near
the sea ate fish because it was plentiful and meat was very
expensive.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): FOOD

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Week Day Hour
Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals

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