The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

BED TIME CUSTOM

AFTER THE CHILDREN HAVE SAID THEIR PRAYERS,
AND GONE TO SLEEP, IT IS A CUSTOM IN THIS MAN'S FAMILY
FOR THE PARENTS TO COME INTO THE BEDROOM WHERE
THEY ARE SLEEPING AND SPRINKLE THEM WITH HOLY WATER
TO KEEP THE DEVIL AWAY DURING THE NIGHT.

Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT