The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

WE HAD A SMALL WOODEN MANGER MADE FOR OUR FAMILY BY A FRIEND.
DURING ADVENT, EVERY TIME ONE OF THE CHILDREN WOULD DO A GOOD DEED,
HE OR SHE COULD PUT IN A SMALL PIECE OF YARN. BY CHRISTMAS EVE IT
WOULD BE QUITE SOFT FOR "BABY JESUS."

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector share same surname and place of residence.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 10-07-1972