death kit/sick kit
death n Neighbors in most cases assisted or took over just before and after a person died (all contributors). When the priest came to the house, he was met at the door by one of the [livers?] carrying a lighted candle (holy), which had been blessed (2) - In many homes a "sick kit" was kept...
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| Language: | English |
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1973
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/19743 |
| Summary: | death n Neighbors in most cases assisted or took over just before and after a person died (all contributors). When the priest came to the house, he was met at the door by one of the [livers?] carrying a lighted candle (holy), which had been blessed (2) - In many homes a "sick kit" was kept. This was a box in the shape of a cross. The lid held the holy candle, and the cross shaped box was put on wall. It also contained holy water. also called _death kit_(2). When a person is dying the _scaphler_ is put on. This is a cord chain with a small piece of cloth containing a picture of the Sacred Heart or Eucharist (bread) (2). Holy candles. DNE-cit G.M. Story JUL 1973 JH JUL 1973 Used I Used I Used I death clock; deathfall; death kit; death plant; death wagon; DEAD CAR Checked by Cathy Wiseman on Tue 20 Jan 2015 |
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