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GREEN VEGETABLES
IF YOU EAT GREEN VEGETABLES ON NEW YEAR'S DAY, YOU'LL
HAVE MONEY THE REST OF THE YEAR.
Submitter comment:
THIS WAS TOLD TO THE INFORMANT BY A CO}WORKER WHO IS A BLACK
GIRL OF THE MUSLIM FAITH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals BELIEF -- Measure of time Year |
Date learned: 10-25-1972