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CUSTOM
EACH NIGHT BEFORE GOING TO BED, A GLASS OF COLD WATER SHOULD BE
PLACED ON THE TABLE, IN CASE THE 'GOOD PEOPLE' WANTED A DRINK
DURING THE NIGHT.
Submitter comment: THIS WAS PRACTICED BY THE INFORMANT'S OLDER SISTER EVERY NIGHT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fairy Elf Goblin Gnome |
Date learned: 11-18-1970