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If it rains on the day of a funeral, it is felt to be a sign
that the dead person lived a life filled with love and laughter.
Submitter comment:
This was said at the funeral of my aunt, whose life was truly
filled with love and laughter.
Keyword(s): COMPENSATION
James Callow Keyword(s): CONTRAST
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 00-00-1989
Louisiana Funerals
My uncle and grandfather always told me of Louisiana-style
funerals where there were actually bands playing blues songs at the
funeral. After the memorial portion of the sermon, the funeral
procession would "march" to the place of interment to the beat of
blues songs. After gravesite services were over, the procession
would leave to the tune of "When the Saints Come Marching In."
Where learned: LOUISIANA ; New Orleans
All Souls Day
People in the areas of southern Mexico and below (Guatemala and
Honduras) celebrate All Souls Day by taking food to the graveyard to
gather with and honor their deceased ancestors.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- November 2 All SoulsDay of the Dead CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 01-00-1990
Japan-Suicide
In Japan, suicide is an acceptable way to solve problems. The
Japanese feel that the spirit is more important than the body and
still lives on after death.
In fact, in Japan there is a lovers' leap. Lovers whose families
won't allow them to marry tie themselves together and jump together.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
James Callow Keyword(s): cliff
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Formation BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 01-00-1990
Japan -- Abortion
In Japan, abortion and birth control are not allowed. There is a
strong concern for the spirit of the unborn. They have abortion
cemeteries for victims of abortion. In these cemeteries, there are
stone figures of babies, on which are placed little knitted caps.
These babies are called "water babies".
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
James Callow Keyword(s): NAME
Date learned: 01-00-1990
When people stopped for funerals, this meant not only giving
respect to the deceased but to their family.
Where learned: GEORGIA
Keyword(s): DEATH
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
People had funerals on Sunday following church services
because it was convenience for family and friends to attend.
Sunday was considered a day of worship; therefore they didn't
have to work.
Where learned: GEORGIA
Date learned: 01001910 CA
Never speak ill of the dead; if someone dies, never say
anything bad about them. If you do they could come back and
haunt your house: this would cause discomfort and confusion.
Submitter comment:
This informant believes this very strongly. She said her
mother has told her tales of happenings to friends. She said
when she gets the time, she would tell me some of those stories.
Where learned: ONTARIO ; WINDSOR
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 02-10-1992
Holiday
On Christmas Eve my family exchanges gifts after enjoying a
dinner with every one present. We give our thanks to God and
remember all of our family members who have passed before us.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Prayer |
WHEN THERE WAS A DEATH IN THE FAMILY AND THE PERSON WAS
WAKED AT HOME, THE TOP OR COVER OF THE CASKET WAS
PLACED OUTSIDE ON THE FRONT LAWN OF THE HOUSE.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT REMEMBERS THIS CUSTOM TAKING PLACE IN POLAND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; POLAND
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 03-10-1970
AFTER THE FUNERAL THE UNDERTAKER BROUGHT THE POLISH PEOPLE
BEER AND WHISKEY SO THEY WOULD FORGET THE DEPARTED.
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
CANDLEMAS DAY CUSTOM
ON CANLEMAS DAY, WHICH IS FEBRUARY 2, POLISH CATHOLICS
HAVE BEESWAX CANDLES BLESSED AT MASS. THESE ARE LIT
DURING BAD STORMS, AND THEY ARE ALSO PLACED IN THE HANDS
OF THE DYING.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT STILL PRACTICES THIS CUSTOM EXCEPT FOR
LIGHTING THE CANDLE DURING STORMS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 BELIEF -- Weather sign or control |
Date learned: 02-07-1971
POLISH FUNERAL CUSTOM
FLOWERS ARE PLACED ON THE CASKET JUST BEFORE BURIAL AT THE
CEMETERY. EACH PERSON IS GIVEN A STEM OF FLOWER AND
PLACES IT ON THE CASKET AS HE LEAVES, AS A LAST FAREWELL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
POLISH FUNERAL CUSTOM
AFTER THE BURIAL AT THE CEMETERY, THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR
INVITES EVERYONE (IN THE NAME OF THE FAMILY) FOR A DINNER
HELD EITHER IN THE FAMILIES HOME OR IN A HALL, WHERE
DRINKS AND A FULL COURSE MEAL ARE SERVED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
POLISH FUNERAL CUSTOM
AFTER A FUNERAL, POLISH PEOPLE HAVE A BIG DINNER WHERE
EVERYONE USUALLY GETS DRUNK. THIS DINNER IS HELD IN
HONOR OF THE DECEASED. THEY USUALLY LAMENT ABOUT THE
DECEASED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
POLISH BURIAL CUSTOM
BEFORE THE DECEASED IS TAKEN TO THE CEMETERY, THE
FUNERAL PROCESSION TAKES THE DECEASED PAST HIS OR HER
HOUSE FOR THE LAST TIME, AS A GOODBYE GESTURE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
POLISH
AS THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY FILES PAST THE CASKET, THEY
ARE TO TOUCH THE RIGHT HAND OF THE CORPSE WITH THEIR
RIGHT HAND. IT IS A MEANS OF SAYING GOODBYE FOR NOW--
A POLISH CUSTOM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IN POLAND, WHEN A YOUNG CHILD HAS DIED, A CASKET IS MADE
OF WOOD AND PAINTED WHITE WITH PICTURES OF ANGELS
PASTED ON IT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN ; POLAND ; DEARBORN MEDICAL CENTER
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 09-30-1968
POLISH BURIAL CUSTOM
THE BOUQUET OF FLOWERS FROM THE YOUNGEST DESCENDANT IS
PLACED IN THE COFFIN AND BURIED WITH THE DECEASED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 10-01-1968
POLISH BURIAL CUSTOM
CHILDREN ARE ASKED TO KISS THE BODY OF THE DEAD PARENT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 01-22-1970