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Candleberry Candles From Terrebonne Indians Tradition
In Houma Louisiana Terrebonne Parish the Houma Candlesberry trees yield wax from berries used by Indians long before settlers. Cajuns prize candles melted from berry wax for Christmas Eve candlesticks carved from cypress or cane joints. About 3,000 Indians remain along bayous, weaving baskets and brooms, trapping and fishing.
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