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ENGLISH COMMEMORATION DAY
CHILDERMAS DAY IN ENGLAND PARALLELS HOLY INNOCENTS' DAY IN AMERICA.
IT IS A COMMEMORATIO'N OF HEROD'S SLAUGHTER OF THE CHILDREN;
OBSERVED ON DECEMBER 28. THE DAY IS CONSIDERED UNLUCKY.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): CHILDERMAS DAY
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 28 Holy Innocents |
Date learned: 11-01-1967