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Signs, Signals & Superstitions: What Not to Wear
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  • Written by Callavetta on Jul 22, 2007
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  • When I was a young girl, attending Catholic School, we were not allowed into the Church without our heads covered. A plaid beanie was part of our uniform so if we hadn't lost it yet we were generally covered. On days when the students were ushered into Mass there was always the Nun who was rushing to cover some child's head with a kleenex. I always thought it very odd that God would prefer me with a kleenex on my head than bareheaded in Church!

    In Rome there are likely to be guards stationed at the door to make sure that all who enter are dressed appropriately. That means, shoulders and knees covered. The line to St. Peter's may be long. Don't spoil your chance to enter by not being dressed accordingly.

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    Comments for Callavetta about Rome
    craic Wed Apr 29, 2009 21:53 UTC
     Aroman knows whereof he speaks.
    jumpingnorman Sun Feb 22, 2009 05:28 UTC
     Hi Katherine! Hope to see Riome someday...will be in Milan though this Sept...but I want to wear what the Romak Hunk Muffins are wearing...you think I can rent those? Hehehe, greetings from Arizona, Norman
    nicolaitan Thu Mar 20, 2008 01:52 UTC
     great page, terrific images of the forum area. i can't believe 2-3000 Euros ( not lire ) for buying knockoffs. Lest I forget, the wisteria and the forum is a world class image. And appreciate your smile for the etched in jello. N.
    sourbugger Thu Mar 13, 2008 15:55 UTC
     excellent page, can't believe i've not come across it before !
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