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FIVE MINUTES BEFORE NEW YEAR'S DAY, THE WHOLE FAMILY
GATHERS AT THE OPEN BACK DOOR AND RUNS TO THE OPEN FRONT
DOOR, WHILE BANGING SPOONS AGAINST THE SIDE OF PANS
TO USHER OUT THE OLD YEAR AND HELP BRING IN THE NEW
YEAR.
Submitter comment: LEARNED AS A CHILD IN FAMILY.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve BELIEF -- Use of Object BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 12-01-1967