The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

A FUNERAL IN HUNGARY

THE CORPSE IS LAID OUT IN THE HOME. IF A MAN HAS DIED,
THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BURIAL ALL HIS FRIENDS AND
RELATIVES WOULD COME TO HIS HOUSE FOR A FINAL FEAST.
THE PEOPLE WOULD ATTEMPT TO EAT ALL HIS SAUSAGE
AND DRINK ALL HIS WINE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN

Date learned: 10-10-1968