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HOLY WEEK CUSTOMS
IT IS A TRADITIONAL GERMAN CUSTOM TO VISIT YOUR CHURCH AND NEIGH-
BORING CHURCHES OF THE SAME FAITH IN YOUR VICINITY. IT IS ALSO A
CUSTOM TO CONTRIBUTE TO THESE CHURCHES AND GIVE TO THE POOR.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT WAS TAUGHT THIS IN OLD ST. MARY'S SCHOOL IN 1918.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Holy Week |
Date learned: 09-25-1972