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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

103/365 - Bathtub Madonna

Who knew that these even had a name, but I like it, Bathtub Madonna.  I have seen these in several yards around here, and always wondered about them.  I know I am not a religious person, but it seems like a very weird tradition.

All the information I could find, just states that it dates back to European cultures and their outdoor shrines.  

I want to know if the first family that plunked the tub in the yard and stuck Mary in it, were they the talk of the neighborhood? Genius or crazy?  LOL

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