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YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO EAT A FRESH HAM ON NEW YEAR'S DAY
BECAUSE THE PIG PUSHES THE DIRT AHEAD OF HIM. (SOMETHING
AHEAD).

Submitter comment: THEREFORE, SAYS THE COLLECTOR, HARMONIZING WITH THE
DAY, WHICH PUSHES AHEAD INTO THE YEAR JUST AS THE PIG
PUSHES AHEAD INTO THE EARTH.

Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON

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: 04-06-1972

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