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NEVER EAT CHICKEN, OR ANY KIND OF FOWL, ON NEW YEAR'S DAY;
BECAUSE CHICKEN SCRATCH BACKWARDS, AND YOU WANT TO GO
FORWARD IN THE COMING YEAR.
Where learned: HOME ; 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 |
Date learned: 02-18-1970