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ITALIAN CUSTOM
ITALIANS OFTEN PIERCED THEIR CHILDREN'S EARS, BELIEVING THAT IT
WAS GOOD FOR THEIR EYES. GOLD HOOPS WERE USED AS EARRINGS.
Submitter comment: TOLD TO HER BY HER MOTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): HIDDEN CONNECTION
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |