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IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN A CUSTOM TO BURN BLESSED CANDLES
AT THE TIME OF A SEVERE LIGHTNING STORM. THIS IS
PRACTICED BY STRICT CATHOLICS.
Where learned: HIS HOME
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Lightning Thunder BELIEF -- Fire |
Date learned: 00-00-1967