Publications, Issue 3, Volume 2Royal Asiatic Society, 1836 |
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Page 284
... custom . The Priests collected a great quantity of red eggs ; as not one of their flocks , not even among the children , neglected to present each his egg . It is a custom also observed here , that at the time of Mass , on Easter - day ...
... custom . The Priests collected a great quantity of red eggs ; as not one of their flocks , not even among the children , neglected to present each his egg . It is a custom also observed here , that at the time of Mass , on Easter - day ...
Page 361
... custom in all these countries , when a report is spread of joy or mourning , that is , of a wedding or a funeral , that the people of the neighbouring villages come to make a meal . Over each company there stood a person with a staff ...
... custom in all these countries , when a report is spread of joy or mourning , that is , of a wedding or a funeral , that the people of the neighbouring villages come to make a meal . Over each company there stood a person with a staff ...
Page 430
... custom with them , that when any person among them is about to undertake a journey , he shall confess , and invite the Bishop and Clergy to church , to make some holy oil for him . He distributes tapers to all who assist , puts candles ...
... custom with them , that when any person among them is about to undertake a journey , he shall confess , and invite the Bishop and Clergy to church , to make some holy oil for him . He distributes tapers to all who assist , puts candles ...
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