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SUPERSTITION
BURN A BAY BERRY CANDLE ON CHRISTMAS AND IF THE FLAME BURNS BRIGHT
AND THE LIGHT SHINES CLEAR. THEN YOU WILL BE BLESSED ALL YEAR.
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; LINCOLNSHIRE
Subject headings: | Observation CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. |
Date learned: 03-14-1971