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FRENCH CUSTOM
THE BLESSING OF BOATS IS DONE IN FRANCE. THERE ARE CERTAIN DAYS
FOR THE BLESSING OF BOATS. IT IS USUALLY DONE ONCE A YEAR. IT IS
USUALLY DONE BEFORE A FLEET OF FISHERMAN (SIC) LEAVE.
Submitter comment: HEARD IN BRITTANY, FRANCE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Festival BELIEF -- Prayer |