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18TH CENTURY CUSTOM--VALENTINE'S DAY
THE NIGHT BEFORE VALENTINES DAY A YOUNG MAIDEN SHOULD BOIL ONE EGG
IN SALT WATER AND THEN EAT THE EGG SHELL AND ALL. THAT NIGHT SHE
WILL DREAM ABOUT HER FUTURE HUSBAND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 13 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 14 Valentine's Day BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 02-00-1968