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NO BREAD
ON DEC. 13 ST. LUCY'S DAY THE PEOPLE OF ITALY DO NOT EAT ANYTHING
MADE FROM DOUGH, SUCH AS BREAD OR CAKES. THEY EAT WHOLE GRAIN.
DEC. 13 IS A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION IN ITALY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F121 Food Drink -- Plant food |
Date learned: 00-00-1968