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IRISH
THE IRISH HAVE A FEAR OF BEING BURIED ALIVE, SO THEY
HOLD WAKES SO THAT IF THE PERSON IS NOT REALLY DEAD,
HE WILL WAKE UP DURING THE MERRIMENT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 11-19-1968
