The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

PENTECOST CUSTOM

ON THE FEAST OF THE PENTECOST, IT IS TRADITIONAL IN POLAND, TO GO
OUT OF THE VILLAGE AND START A GREAT BIG BONFIRE, AROUND WHICH
PEOPLE SING SONGS AND WHEN THEY ARE FINISHED, THEY CARRY LIGHTED
TORCHES TO THEIR HOMES AS A SYMBOL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT'S BLESSINGS.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector share the same surname.

Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 09-15-1969