Suburban Chicago, December 1958. Mom is ready to send me off to my baptism. The custom among Lithuanians was for Parents (and Grandparents) not to attend a baby's christening. The absence is symbolic: the baptism proceeds when the Godparents step in and assume the role of spiritual Parents.
My American friends found this custom peculiar.
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I'll admit that this custom strikes me as peculiar, too.
Thought of you when I read a note about this film: The Other Dream Team.
Thanks for the film tip, Peter. I bought one of those Grateful Dead B-Ball shirts back then.
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