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Mihriban . smeal

IN AYDIN

➢ Garlic , black pepper and evil eye beads are combined to make an amulet and attached to the baby ' s cloth .

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The person who first sees baby ’ s first tooth coming out , s / he receives a white gift .

➢ And also , a dish called “ tooth bulgur ” is cooked . Neighbors and relatives are invited to the house , and the tooth bulgur is served to them .