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WATCH MEETING
ON NEW YEAR'S EVE, PEOPLE CAN BE SEEN FLOCKING TO CHURCHES
TO USHER IN THE NEW YEAR. AT THE STROKE OF TWELVE,
EVERYONE ENGAGES IN SILENT PRAYER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve BELIEF -- Use of Object BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN