Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 435
this ceremony was over, the perform-ers retired for refreshment, of which bacon—toshow contempt of Jews—was a standard dish. Another custom in Durham, is for men tcabout the streets and take off a shoe from evwoman they meet, unless she will pay a smallto prevent it. The next day, as is but… … Of Easter Monday rites various curious relicsstill linger. One, called clipping the church,Is performed by children of the charity schools,amid crowds of people and shouts of joy. Theyplace their backs against the outside of the church,and join hands till the circle is complete and thebuilding…
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