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DEATH
NEVER WASH CLOTHES ON NEW YEAR'S DAY OR YOU'LL WASH SOMEONE OUT
OF THE FAMILY. / THIS MEANS DEATH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 10-00-1974