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RUSSIAN CUSTOM

THE RUSSIANS BELIEVE THAT A DARK HAIRED MAN SHOULD ENTER
ONE'S HOME FIRST ON NEW YEAR'S MORNING. A WOMAN OR A
LIGHT HAIRED MAN ENTERING FIRST WILL BRING BAD LUCK FOR
THE YEAR AHEAD.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT TOLD THIS AS A CHILD, BUT RELIES VERY LITTLE
ON IT.

Where learned: NEW JERSEY

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's
BELIEF -- Bad luck
BELIEF -- Bad luck

Date learned: 00-00-1972

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