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EASTER CUSTOM

ON THE DAY BEFORE EASTER, THE MOTHER OF EACH FAMILY TAKES A BASKET
CONTAINING THE FOOD SHE WILL SERVE ON EASTER TO THE CHURCH TO BE
BLESSED BY THE PRIEST. (USUALLY BETWEEN 12 AND 1:00 IN THE
AFTERNOON.)

Submitter comment: PRACTICED IN PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA ABOUT 1910.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM

Subject headings:

663 Holy Saturday
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting F663.129

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