Blessing of the Blossoms

BLESSING OF THE BLOSSOMS Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, Michigan This annual religious ceremony marks the beginning of Blossom Week'' in southwestern Michigan's fruit belt. Leaders from all religious denominations participate and gather to ask the Lord's blessing on the blossoms. This annual event occurs on Sunday of the second week in May. Photo by John Penrod Genuine Natural Color Made By DEXTER PRESS, Inc., West Nyack, N. Y. Pub. by A. E. Luce, Niles, Michigan 11201-B