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CHINESE CHILDREN ALWAYS KEEP CRICKETS IN THEIR POCKETS FOR GOOD
LUCK.
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Insect BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1978 ; 10-00-1987
Among some black folks, it's good to let a "white" man
in your house before 12 noon. It's okay to let a black
man in also, but a "white" man takes precedence.
Where learned: VIRGINIA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1939
Old folks would wear rabbit's foot around their neck for good
luck.
Where learned: Arkansas ; LITTLE ROCK
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1920
Nail a horseshoe over your door for good luck.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1951
A spider crawling on your curtains brings good luck and you
should not kill him.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Insect BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1951
DURING PROHIBITION, BOOZE SMUGGLERS WOULD
BRING LIQUOR ACROSS THE DETROIT RIVER FROM
CANADA IN BOATS. WHEN THEY WERE CROSSING
THE RIVER, THEY WOULD OPEN A BOTTLE OF BOOZE
AND POUR A DRINK. THEY WOULD DRINK HALF, AND
THEY THROW THE OVER HALF OVERBOARD. THEY
BELIEVED THIS WOULD ASSURE THEM A SAFE
JOURNEY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1930
SERVE BLACK EYED PEAS AND CHITTLINGS ON NEW YEAR'S DAY FOR
GOOD LUCK
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 10-00-1987
TO HAVE GOOD LUCK IN THE NEW YEAR DO NOT HAVE DIRTY LAUNDRY IN
YOUR HOUSE AT MIDNIGHT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 10-00-1987
IF YOU DREAM OF DEATH IT'S A SIGN OF GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment: POLISH SUPERSTITION
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 10-10-1987
TO TOUCH A HUNCHBACK'S HUMP WILL BRING YOU GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Physically handicapped Deformed BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Good luck |
ONLY THOSE BORN IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER SHOULD WEAR THE OPAL,
IT WILL BRING ALL OTHERS BAD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WHITMORE LAKE ; 48189
James Callow Keyword(s): JEWELRY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F100 BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- P647 BELIEF -- Good luck BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 11-24-1988
WHEN YOU TRAVEL UNDER AN OVERPASS, PLACE YOUR HANDS OVER YOUR
HEAD. WHEN YOU TRAVEL OVER RAILROAD TRACKS, LIFT YOUR FEET.
THIS IS TO INSURE GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Good luck SPEECH -- Gesture |
SPILLING SALT IS BAD LUCK. IF YOU DO, YOU SHOULD
SHAKE SOME SALT OVER YOUR RIGHT SHOULDER TO REINSTATE
YOUR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WHITMORE LAKE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Good luck BELIEF -- Bad luck BELIEF -- Conversions |
Date learned: 11-24-1988
Balinese and Chinese custom
One month after the birth of a baby a bracelet is placed on
the baby for good luck and good health.
Where learned: Bali ; Indonesia
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Month BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1955
Chinese custom
Jade is worn for good luck. Women normally wear a bracelet
made of jade and men wear it in a charm.
Where learned: CHINA
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Metal Stone Bone Precious stone Gem BELIEF -- Good luck |
Before you move into a new house you should have it
blessed. It is supposed to bring bad luck if you don't.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Good luck BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 01-00-1979
WHILE PLAYING POOL, IF YOU LICK YOUR INDEX FINGER AND
DRAW AN IMAGINARY X OVER THE POCKET YOUR OPPONENT IS
TRYING TO SHOOT AT, THE BALL WILL NOT GO IN. THIS IS
CALLED A POOL HEX.
Where learned: MISSOURI ; DEXTER
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure BELIEF -- Good luck SPEECH -- Gesture |
A MAN MUST BUY A BROOM FOR HIS HOUSE, AND CARRY IT
INSIDE UPSIDE DOWN ALONG WITH A BOX OF SALT. IT IS
GOOD LUCK TO DO SO.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SMALL MINING TOWN IN
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Home BELIEF -- Good luck |
If you accidentally spill salt on the table,
you should sprinkle it over your left shoulder
for good luck.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): LEFT RIGHT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- P479 BELIEF -- Good luck BELIEF -- Bad luck BELIEF -- Conversions |
Date learned: 00001970S
When leaving a house you should use the same door
that you used to enter the house, for good luck.
Submitter comment:
Informant says that she believes this; however, she
does not always practice it.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00001950S