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SCOTCH CUSTOM
DURING THE HARVEST TWO LARGE BONFIRES ARE BUILT. IF AN
UNMARRIED MAN AND WOMAN CAN JUMP OVER TOGETHER, WITHOUT GETTING
BURNED, THEY WILL BE MARRIED BEFORE THE NEXT HARVEST.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Autumn Fall Harvest Thanksgiving BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: NO DATE INDICATED