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AFTER NEW YEAR'S THE PRIEST SHOULD COME AND BLESS YOUR
HOUSE, AND WRITE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS AND J.M.J. OVER
THE DOOR.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM HER MOTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
Keyword(s): J.M.J.=JESUS, MARY, JOSEPH.
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- 39815 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 6 Twelfth Day Epiphany |
Date learned: 12-01-1967