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EVE OF ALL SAINTS

ON THE EVE OF ALL SAINT'S DAY A GLASS OF WATER IS TO BE LEFT OUT ON
THE KITCHEN TABLE FOR ALL THE POOR SOULS TO TAKE A DRINK FROM ON
THEIR WAY TO HEAVEN FROM PURGATORY.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT AND FAMILY DO THIS EACH YEAR ON THE EVE OF ALL SAINTS
DAY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- October 31 Halloween
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial
BELIEF -- Human Being

Date learned: 03-27-1971

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