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IRISH CUSTOM
ON THE FEAST OF ST. BRIGID, FEBRUARY 1ST, COUNTRY PEOPLE CUT RUSHES
AND FORM THEM INTO A CROSS--CALLED ST. BRIGID'S CROSS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 1 BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications |
Date learned: 08-00-1964