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ON THE HUNDREDTH DAY AFTER THE BIRTH OF A MALE
CHILD, A TRAY CONTAINING VARIOUS ITEMS OR SMALL
ARTICLES OF APPAREL, TOILET, TEC. (SIC), USED BY
BOTH MALES AND FEMALES, IS PLACED BEFORE HIM.
WHATEVER HE GRASPS IS SUPPOSED TO INDICATE HIS
CHARACTER DURING HIS LIFE.
Submitter comment: SOURCE: CHINA OR FORMOSA
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Use of object for determining future of young |
Date learned: 02-15-1968