The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

HALLOWEEN

THE FIRST AND LAST DAYS OF RAMADEN ARE CELEBRATED
LIKE WE CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN. THE CHILDREN GO AROUND
CARRYING SIX OR EIGHT SIDED LAMPS WITH CANDLES OR
FLASHLIGHTS IN THEM. THEY BEG FOR CANDY, COOKIES,
MONEY, ETC.

Data entry tech comment: RAMADAN--NINTH MONTH. THIS IS IN OPPOSITION TO
KC[ INFORMATION IN SPICER'S "BOOK OF FESTIVALS." THERE
KC[ IS A THREE DAY FESTIVAL A THE END OF RAMADAN TO
KC[ BREAK THE FAST. BUT THE FIRST DAY? SEEMS INCORRECT
KC[ TO HAVE SUCH A HOLIDAY AT THE BEGINNING OF A MONTH-
KC[ LONG FAST. KATHY LOESER.
CN[ REESE, CLAIRE

James Callow comment: WHERE? EGYPT

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 02-00-1972