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FIRST VOWS IN THE JESUITS
IT IS SAID THAT THE TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST ON THE DAY THAT NOVICES
ARE TO PRONOUNCE FIRST VOWS IS CORNED BEEF HASH AND POACHED EGGS.
Submitter comment:
DUE TO PERHAPS A SIMILARITY BETWEEN VOWING PERPETUAL CHASTITY AND
THE VISUAL APPEARANCE OF POACHED EGGS.
Where learned: DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church |
Date learned: 09-20-1972