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LONG HAIR:
YEARS AGO THE CUSTOM OF ALLOWING LONG HAIR ON BOTH LITTLE
BOYS AND GIRLS CAME FROM A BELIEF THAT CUTTING THE HAIR
WOULD AFFECT THE CHILD'S EYESIGHT FOR THE WORST.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 00001973 (ASSUMED)