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ARMENIAN CUSTOM
ON NEW YEAR'S DAY THE PEOPLE ACROSS THE STREET FROM US,
WHO ARE ARMENIAN, ALWAYS EAT A NEW YEAR'S BREAD WHICH THE
LADY BAKES. THERE IS A DIME IN IT, AND THE ONE IN THE
FAMILY WHO GETS IT IN THEIR PIECE WILL BE THE LUCKY
ONE THAT YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 07-20-1964