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BIRTHDAY TRADITION
WHEN THE INFORMANT WAS YOUNG, THE PARENTS WOULD ALWAYS
GET A GALLON OF ICE CREAM FROM THE CREAMERY AND SERVE
IT WITH HOMEMADE SAUCE FOR THEIR CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY.
THEY WOULD BRING IT BACK HOME IN A BURLAP BAG FILLED
WITH ICE AND SALT TO KEEP IT COLD.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED IT FROM HER PARENTS.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals |
Date learned: 11-00-1967