The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

PALM SUNDAY CUSTOM

AFTER COMING HOME WITH YOUR PALMS ON PALM SUNDAY, TAKE THEM AND
STRIKE THE MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY SAYING:
PALM BIJE (YOU'RE HITTING WITH PALMS)
NIE ZABIJE (BUT THEY WON'T KILL)
WIELKI DZIEN (THERE IS A BIG DAY)
ZA TYDZIEN (WITHIN A WEEK )

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): RELIGIOUS CUSTOM