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CUSTOM
FIRST FOOTING - NEW YEAR IN ENGLAND FIRST PERSON TO ENTER HOUSE
AFTER MIDNIGHT SUPPOSED TO HAVE GIFT FOR HOUSE - MEANS GOOD
LUCK FOR THE NEW YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | 686 686.1 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance BELIEF -- Good luck P881.42 |
Date learned: 11-30-1972