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ON CHRISTMAS EVE, FAMILIES OF POLISH ORIGIN TRAVEL TO
THE HOMES OF THEIR MOTHERS AND SHARE IN A MEAL OF WINE
AND UNLEAVENED BREAD. THIS SHOULD BRING HEALTH AND
HAPPINESS INTO THEIR LIVES. IT ALSO SHOWS THEIR LOVE FOR
THEIR MOTHERS.

Submitter comment: MY SISTER, ANNE, COLLECTED THIS FROM A FRIEND, MARJORIE
COSMAN, WHO IS OF POLISH ANCESTRY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WYANDOTTE

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Oplatki
Food Drink -- Alcoholic beverage Fermented

Date learned: 11-00-1963

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