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NEW YEARS CUSTOM/LUCK
A PERSON CAN ASSURE PROSPERITY FOR THE COMING YEAR BY BREAKING THE
POMEGRANATE ON THE DOORSTEP ON NEW YEAR'S DAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FARMINGTON
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance BELIEF -- Good luck P881.1 BELIEF -- Good luck P881.42 |
Date learned: 09-26-1972