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A CUSTOM OF CONSTRUCTION WORKERS (CEMENT LAYERS) IS TO
CELEBRATE THE FIRST LAYER OF CEMENT IN A BUILDING.
Submitter comment:
I USED TO WORK CONSTRUCTION; WE USED TO CELEBRATE THE
LAYING OF EVERY FLOOR, BY GETTING DRUNK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Foundation rite Laying of cornerstone |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN