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BEFORE CHRISTMAS

IN GERMANY IT IS THE CUSTOM TO HAVE A WREATH WITH FOUR
RED CANDLES PLACED IN THE CENTER OF THE TABLE AND ONE CANDLE
IS BURNED EACH SUNDAY FOR FOUR SUNDAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
ON CHRISTMAS ALL FOUR CANDLES ARE LIGHTED.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): ADVENT

Subject headings:

645 September 23 Equinox to December 20
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below.

Date learned: 12-00-1967

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