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END OF WINTER
IN POLAND, THE END OF WINTER IS CELEBERATED BY THE
DROWNING OF MARZANNA, A MAIDEN REPRESENTING (DEATH)
WINTER. A DUMMY IS DRESSED UP AND CEREMONIOUSLY THROWN
INTO THE WATER. THIS CUSTOM MY GRANDMOTHER REMEMBERS
FROM CHILDHOOD DAYS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting |
Date learned: 10-28-1967