The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

ITALIAN CUSTOM

IN THE INSTANCE OF A DEATH OF SOMEONE IN THE FAMILY,
THE REST OF THE MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY WILL BE IN
MOURNING FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. THEY RESTRICT
THEMSELVES FROM PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT OR OTHER
UNNECESSARY SOCIAL EVENTS.

Submitter comment: THIS IS USUALLY PRACTICED WITHIN THE STRICT ITALIAN
FAMILIES.

Where learned: HIS HOME

Date learned: 02-08-1968