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BIRTHDAY TRADITION

WHEN THERE IS A BIRTHDAY IN THE FAMILY, THE CAKE IS
DECORATED WITH TINY CHINA FIGURES AND SMALL CHARMS AND
TRINKETS ARE PUT INSIDE THE CAKE ITSELF SO THAT THEY
MAY BE KEPT BY THE CHILD WHO FINDS THEM IN HIS
PORTION.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED 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

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