The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

PALESTINIAN CUSTOM

AT THE TIME OF A DEATH IN PALESTINE, THE RELATIVES MOURN
AND ALL THEIR FRIENDS COME AND MOURN WITH THEM FOR A
PERIOD OF THREE DAYS. DURING THESE DAYS, CERTAIN OTHER
FAMILIES OF THE TOWN COOK THE MEALS FOR ALL THOSE
PRESENT.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES

Date learned: 03-06-1970