- Gospel read over the child’s head while his head rests on a priest’s robe.
- Cross of wax, blessed on Ascension Day (40th day after Easter), hung over the doorway of the house.
- A linen bag containing a pinch of salt hung around the child’s neck.
- Child’s hair is cut and a lock is thrown into the fire.
- Hinges in the house are sprinkled with holy water.
- Credo recited aloud 3 times.
- Husband/ father watches for 7 nights for the witch/ vampire.
Recipe from Italy (XVIIIth century)
