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IT IS A POLISH CUSTOM TO BURN BLESSED CANDLES DURING
A STORM. THIS KEEPS THE HOUSE SAFE FROM DANGER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew BELIEF -- Wind Whirlwind Hurricane Cyclone Tornado BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 03-17-1970