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GOOD LUCK

TAKE A PIECE OF CAKE (NUT CAKE OR CHRISTMAS CAKE) AND PUT IT
UNDER YOUR PILLOW. THIS WILL BRING GOOD LUCK

Submitter comment: THE BELIEF OF THIS CUSTOM MAKES A CONNECTION BETWEEN THE OBJECT
WHICH IS FOOD AND THE PILLOW. THEY ARE CONTAGIOUS BECAUSE EACH ARE
DEPENDENT UPON ONE ANOTHER IN ORDER TO BRING GOOD LUCK.
THIS ITEM WAS LEARNED DURING HIS LATE ADOLESCENT STAGE IN HIS
HOME TOWN.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Pastry
BELIEF -- Good luck

Date learned: 00001930S

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