The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

WHEN A SLOVAK OR RUSSIAN FAMILY MOVE INTO A NEW HOME, A
PRIEST AND HIS CANTOR (IF THE FAMILY IS CATHOLIC) ARE
INVITED TO BLESS THE HOUSE. THE CANTOR RESPONDS TO THE
PRIEST'S PRAYERS AS THEY WALK THROUGH EACH ROOM, THE
PRIEST SPRINKLING HOLY WATER EVERYWHERE. THE PRIEST
DISTRIBUTES HOLY CARDS TO THE FAMILY MEMBERS.

Submitter comment: THIS IS DONE FOR GOOD LUCK AND FOR GOOD HEALTH IN THE
NEW HOME.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings:

686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually.
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Foundation rite Laying of cornerstone
BELIEF -- Prayer
BELIEF -- Good luck

Date learned: 03-22-1970