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THE WOMAN WHO GAVE THE SEVENTH GIFT AT A BABY SHOWER WILL BE THE
NEXT ONE, AMOUNG THOSE WOMEN, TO HAVE A BABY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several Observation CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth BELIEF -- Marriage |
DETERMINING SEX OF UNBORN CHILD
IF A PREGNANT WOMAN GAINS WEIGHT ONLY IN THE STOMACH, THEN SHE
WILL HAVE A BOY. IF SHE GAINS WEIGHT ALL OVER, THEN SHE WILL
HAVE A GIRL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Sterling Heights
| Subject headings: | Observation CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth |
Date learned: CA00001950
PREDICTION
IF YOU DROP A FORK, THEN YOU CAN EXPECT COMPANY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Sterling Heights
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: CA00001960
MONEY BURNS A HOLE IN A FOOLS POCKET.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FARMINGTON
| Subject headings: | Observation |
FOLKLORE OF DEATH
IF A PICTURE FALLS OFF THE WALL, SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: CA00001915
IF YOU FORGET WHAT YOU WERE GOING TO SAY, THEN IT MUST HAVE BEEN A
LIE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FARMINGTON
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: CA00001915
IF CHILDREN EAT ALL THEIR FOOD ON THEIR PLATES, THEN THE
NEXT DAY WILL BE BRIGHT AND SHINEY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FARMINGTON
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. |
Date learned: CA00001915
FOLKLORE OF OBJECTS
IF ONE SHOE FALLS ON TOP OF THE OTHER BY COINCIDENCE WHILE YOU ARE
TAKING THEM OFF, THIS MEANS YOU WILL GO ON A TRIP IN THE NEAR FUTURE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: CA00001965
IF YOU DROP A PEICE OF SILVERWARE, YOU WILL HAVE VISITORS IN THE
NEAR FUTURE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: CA00001915
SUPERSTITION
THE PEOPLE IN THE CITY WOULD PUT A CRADLE, FULL OF STRAW, IN A TREE,
HOPEFULLY, A STORK WOULD MAKE ITS NEST THERE. WHEN THE STORK
THROWS ONE OF HER BABIES OUT OF THE NEST, THIS MEANS THAT THERE
WILL BE A BAD SUMMER.
Submitter comment:
THIS WEATHER PREDICTOR WAS FIRST HEARD BY THE INFORMANT AROUND 1910
IN POLAND. A STORK, CRADLE AND GOOD SUMMER ALL SYMBOLIZE LIFE.
THIS IS HINDERED BY A BIRD FALLING FROM THE CRADLE (DEATH) CAUSING
A BREAK IN THE LINK (A BAD SUMMER).
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation Favorites BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Measure of time Summer BELIEF -- Use of Object BELIEF -- Weather sign or control |
Date learned: 10-00-1980 ; CA00001910
DEATH SUPERSTITION
WHEN YOU HEAR KNOCKING AT NIGHT, SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE. THE
INFORMANT HEARD KNOCKING ON TWO NIGHTS AND THE DEATH OF TWO
RELATIVES FOLLOWED.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT HEARD OF THIS DEATH PREDICTOR IN POLAND AROUND 1910.
SINCE SHE CLAIMS THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENED TO HER, SHE HELD A GREAT
CONVICTION TO ITS TRUTH. KNOCKING IS OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH
COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEACEASED. PERHAPS, THE DEAD WILL WARN OF
AN UPCOMING DEATH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Seconds / Twice / Two Observation BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 10-00-1980 ; CA00001910
DEATH SUPERSTITION
IF A PICTURE FALLS AND NO ONE PICKS IT UP OR TOUCHES IT, THEN
THERE IS GOING TO BE A DEATH IN THE FAMILY.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT FIRST HEARD THIS IN POLAND AROUND 1910. FALLING
PICTURES ARE OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH DEATH. HOWEVER, THIS ADDS THE
STIPULATION THAT IF THEY ARE NOT TOUCHED, DEATH RESULTS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 10-00-1980 ; CA00001910
IRISH SUPERSTITION
IF A BIRD GETS INTO YOUR HOME AND CIRCLES AROUND YOUR HEAD THREE
TIMES, YOU ARE GOING TO DIE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Sterling Heights
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple Observation BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 00-00-1920
SUPERSTITION
IF ONE OF MY BROTHERS FOOLED AROUND AT THE KITCHEN TABLE, MY FATHER
WOULD SAY THAT HE WOULD MARRY A CRAZY WIFE.
Submitter comment:
MY GRANDFATHER ALWAYS PREFERRED PEACE AND QUIET, AND THIS BELIEF
WAS PROBABLY USED TO ASSURE SILENCE.
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; CHICAGO
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Physically handicapped Deformed BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 00-00-1930
SUPERSTITION
DROP A KNIFE WHILE EATING AND A MAN WILL BE VISITING. DROP A SPOON
AND A LADY WILL COME.
Submitter comment:
DROPPING SILVERWARE IN OUR FAMILY WASN'T FOLLOWED BY GUESTS.
AT THE DOOR. BUT AT TIMES THERE WAS A COINCIDENCE.
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; CHICAGO
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 00-00-1940
SUPERSTITION
DON'T PUT SHOES ON TABLE BECAUSE IT WILL LEAD TO FAMILY ARGUMENTS.
Submitter comment:
SHOES PLACED ON THE KITCHEN TABLE UNDOUBTEDLY CAUSED ARGUMENTS BE-
CAUSE THAT WAS NO PLACE FOR THEM. BESIDES A SPANKING USUALLY
FOLLOWED THAT ACTION.
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; CHICAGO
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 00-00-1940
SUPERSTITION
IF A PAINTING FALLS IN SOMEONE'S HOME, A DEATH WILL OCCUR.
Submitter comment:
IT WAS WHEN A COUSIN OF MY GRANDMOTHER HAD DIED THAT A SMALL PICTURE
IN MY GRANDPARENTS' HOME FELL.
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; CHICAGO
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 00-00-1940
WHEN YOU CARRY YOUR BABY HIGH IT WILL BE A BOY AND WHEN YOU CARRY IT
LOW IT WILL BE A GIRL
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION ; SEXISM
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 11-14-1980
IF YOUR EARS BURN IT MEANS SOMEONE IS TALKING ABOUT YOU
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: 11-14-1980
EVERYTIME MY GRANDMOTHER SNEEZES WITH FOOD IN HER MOUTH, SOMEONE
IN OUR FAMILY DIES.
Submitter comment:
I WAS TOLD THAT THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE SHE WAS 7. SHE IS 80
YEARS OLD NOW
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation Favorites BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 11-14-1980 ; 00-00-1900