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IRISH CUSTOM
IN KERRY, WHEN YOU MEET A FUNERAL, YOU BLESS YOURSELF
THREE TIMES, THEN YOU TURN ROUND AND WALK THREE STEPS
WITH THE HEARSE. IN DOING THIS, YOU WALK DEATH OFF
YOUR PATH AND YOU ADD LIFE TO YOUR YEARS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; IRELAND
Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 11-00-1970