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FRENCH CUSTOM

ON NEW YEAR'S EVE MANY FAMILIES OF FRENCH EXTRACTION EAT
THIRTEEN GRAPES--TWO FOR THE MONTH OF THEIR BIRTHDAY AND
ONE FOR EVERY OTHER MONTH OF THE YEAR. THIS IS TO MAKE
THEM SWEET.

Submitter comment: MRS. GORNO IS OF FRENCH-CANADIAN BACKGROUND. THIS CUSTOM
IS TRADITIONAL IN HER FAMILY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WYANDOTTE

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CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20
Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals

Date learned: 01-00-1960

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