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ON A PERSON'S BIRTHDAY, YOU SPANK THE PERSON ONCE FOR
EVERY YEAR OF HIS OR HER AGE AND AFTER THAT YOU GIVE
THEM "A PINCH TO GROW AN INCH."
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
