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"ALL SOUL'S DAY EVE CUSTOM"
ON THE EVE OF ALL SOUL'S DAY (I.E. NOV. 1), A VIGIL CANDLE IS PLACED
ON THE TOMBSTONE OF A DEAD PERSON IN ORDER THAT THE GHOST OF THAT
PERSON CAN FIND ITS WAY BACK TO THE GRAVE (ITS RESTING PLACE).
Where learned: NO LOCATION INDICATED
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- November 1 All Saints CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter |
Date learned: 10-25-1970