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WHEN INFORMANT WAS SINGLE, SHE REMEMBERS THAT EVERYONE IN HER
LITTLE HOMETOWN IN PENNSYLVANIA (WHICH IS NONEXISTANT), NEVER ATE
HAM FOR EASTER EVEN THOUGH EVERY SURROUNDING TOWN DID. THEY ALL
ATE LAMB BECAUSE THEY FELT CHRIST DIDN'T EAT HAM--ONLY LAMB.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR