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POLISH CUSTOM
ON NEW YEAR'S EVE, POLISH PEOPLE EAT HERRING BECAUSE THIS
MEANS GOOD LUCK FOR THE WHOLE NEW YEAR.
Submitter comment:
CHRIS AND HERR FAMILY HAVE HERING ON NEW YEAR'S FOR GOOD
LUCK EVEN TODAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 02-24-1970