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CUSTOM

DURING THE FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE SINGLE GIRLS MELT METAL AND DROP
IT IN WATER. WHEN IT HARDENS, IF THE METAL COMES OUT SHINY, THE
GIRL WILL MARRY A HANDSOME MAN AND BE HAPPY, BUT IF IT COMES OUT
BLACK AND DULL, SHE WILL MARRY AN UGLY MAN AND BE UNHAPPY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; TAYLOR

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- June 24 St. John's Day / Midsummer Day
BELIEF -- Marriage
BELIEF -- Use of Object

Date learned: 11-11-1967

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