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1975: A vintage home movie captures a Catholic baptism in California, featuring a parish priest in a white surplice explaining the symbolism of a baby's garments to onlookers. The scene includes guests, a mother, and a godmother gathered near the altar, with a statue of Mary, candles, and a missal visible. The 8mm footage shows classic religious ceremony details, including the Stations of the Cross and a baby bottle, offering authentic archival footage of mid-1970s American Catholic tradition.
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