The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

HOLIDAY MEAL

VOGELIA - IN A SPECIAL FAMILY DINNER ON CHRISTMAS OR EASTER, AN ODD
NUMBER OF COURSES ARE SERVED (7, 9, OR MORE). NO MEAT IS SERVED AT
ALL, BUT FISH IS ALLOWED. EACH COURSE IS BROUGHT OUT INDIVIDUALLY;
FOR EXAMPLE, BREAD MIGHT BE FIRST, THEN FOLLOWED BY SOUP, THEN
FOLLOWED BY THE FISH OR BY FRUIT FOR DESSERT.

Where learned: DETROIT ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED

Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below.
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday
Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals
BELIEF -- Number Odd number (not specific)

Date learned: 11-02-1971