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FRENCH CUSTOM
IT IS A TRADITIONAL FRENCH CUSTOM FOR THE FATHER OF THE
FAMILY TO BLESS HIS SONS ON NEW YEAR'S DAY, UPON THEIR
REQUEST FOR THE BLESSING. IT IS THEIR NEW YEAR'S BLESSING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's |
Date learned: 03-10-1968
