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CHICKEN WISHBONE--IF END UP WITH THE BIGGEST PIECE OF WISHBONE,
THEN WISH WILL COME TRUE.
THEN WISH WILL COME TRUE
Data entry tech comment: INITIALS "DBG" ARE LISTED UNDER INFORMANT'S NAME.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
ON A BIRTHDAY CAKE, PUTTING YOUR RING ON OR AROUND THE CANDLE,
THEN MAKE A WISH--IF THE CANDLES ARE BLOWN OUT, THEN THE
WISH WILL COME TRUE.
Data entry tech comment: INITIALS "DBG" APPEAR UNDERNEATH INFORMANT'S NAME.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
WHEN YOU GET MARRIED, PUT A PENNY IN HE POT EVERYTIME YOU
MAKE LOVE THE FIRST YEAR. AFTER THAT YEAR, TAKE A PENNY
OUT OF THE POT EVERYTIME YOU MAKE LOVE. YOU NEVER GET
ALL THE PENNIES OUT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): PIGGY BANK SAVINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 08-10-1968
IF YOU HOLD A BUTTERCUP UNDER YOUR CHIN AND THERE IS A
REFLECTION OF YELLOW LIGHT ON YOUR CHIN, THEN YOU LIKE BUTTER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
TAKE A FORKED PEACH TREE LIMB. HOLD IN BY THE FORKS AND
WALK ALONG THE GROUND. WHEN THE STICK GIVES A LUNGE
TOWARD THE GROUND, THAT MEANS THAT WATER LIES UNDERGROUND.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 06-18-1972
COUNT THE TIMES A CRICKET CROAKS IN A MINUTE AND THAT WILL
TELL THE TEMPERATURE.
I HEARD THIS FROM A GIRL FROM TRENTON, TENNESSEE, WHO SAID
SHE HAD DONE THIS AND "IT WORKS."
Where learned: TRENTON ; TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Insect BELIEF -- Number BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF YOU HAVE A WISHBONE, BREAK IT WITH SOMEONE ELSE AND THE
PERSON WITH THE SHORTER END GETS A WISH, WHILE THE ONE WITH
THE OTHER END GETS MARRIED FIRST.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): CHICKEN FO ; EATING DINING DINNER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
WHEN SPEAKING OF GOOD LUCK OR FORTUNE, KNOCK ON WOOD TO
KEEP THE GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Use of Object BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 06-26-1970
WELL WITCHING
WHEN I WANTED MY WELL DUG, I KNEW JUST EXACTLY WHERE TO PUT
IT. I HAD WITCHED FOR IT WITH A FORKED PEACH TREE LIMB.
ALL YOU DO IS HOLD IT STEADY RIGHT OUT IN FRONT OF YOU AND
WALK ABOUT. WHEN IT BENDS, THAT IS WHERE WATER IS, AND
SURE ENOUGH IT WAS THERE. I'VE GOT A GOOD WELL FULL OF
GOOD CLEAR WATER AND I FOUND IT BY WITCHING FOR IT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; CANEY SPRINGS
Keyword(s): WATER WITCHING
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Still water Man made container. BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 02-23-1969
IT IS A SUPERSTITION THAT GOATS WOULD WAKE UP PEOPLE WITH
THEIR NOISE. TO QUIET THE GOATS, TAKE ONE OF YOUR SHOES
AND MOVE IT FROM ONE SIDE OF THE BED TO THE OTHER. IT
WILL QUIET THE GOATS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
IF A CROWN OF FEATHERS IS FOUND IN THE PILLOW OF A DEAD PERSON,
IT IS A SIGN THAT HE HAS GONE TO HEAVEN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
ONE CAN FORETELL THE FUTURE ON NEW YEAR'S DAY BY OPENING
THE BIBLE AND READING THE FIRST VERSE YOU COME TO.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
IF YOU ATTACH A NEEDLE WITH A SHORT THREAT ATTACHED TO IT
INTO THE ERASER OF A SHORT PENCIL AND HANG THE APPARATUS
OVER THE PALM SIDE OF THE WRIST, THE PENCIL WILL TELL
YOU WHETHER YOU WILL HAVE BOYS OR GIRLS AND HOW MANY. THE
PENCIL WILL MOVE PARALLEL TO THE ARM IF IT IS A GIRL,
AND HORIZONTAL FOR A BOY. WHEN HE APPARATUS COMES TO A
HALT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES OR BEGINS TO CIRCLE, THAT IS
ALL THE CHILDREN YOU WILL HAVE. DOES NOT WORK ON
PREGNANT WOMEN.
Where learned: KANSAS CITY
James Callow Keyword(s): ANAPEL
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Use of Object |
ON THE FIRST NIGHT IN MAY, GET A PAN OF MEAL; PUT IN A SNAIL
AND LEAVE OVERNIGHT. HE WILL WRITE THE INITIAL OF YOUR WIFE;
IF MALE.
Where learned: CENTERVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day BELIEF -- Insect BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Word Letter BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 07-19-1968
TAKE A MIRROR AND LOOK IN AN OLD WELL THE FIRST DAY OF MAY AT
12:00 NOON AND YOU WILL SEE YOUR INTENDED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day BELIEF -- Still water Man made container. BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 07-18-1968
PUT YOUR HANDKERCHIEF IN A WHEAT FIELD THE FIRST THREE NIGHTS
IN MAY AND YOUR FUTURE HUSBAND OR WIFE'S INITIALS WILL BE
IN THE CORNER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 2 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 3 BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Word Letter BELIEF -- Use of Object |
ON NEW YEAR'S DAY, EAT BLACK EYED PEAS AND HANG A BAG OF
THEM BEHIND THE STOVE FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's BELIEF -- Use of Object BELIEF -- Bad luck Food and drink |
Date learned: 06-28-1970
AFTER A QUILTING PARTY, TAKE A CAT AND PUT IT IN THE QUILT
AND SHAKE IT. THEN OPEN IT UP AND HE ONE IT (THE CAT) JUMPS
ON WILL MARRY NEXT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 06-28-1970
THE PERSON WHO FINDS A "MOCK" WEDDING RING IN THE BRIDAL CAKE
WILL MARRY WITHIN A YEAR.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; HOPKINSVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Wedding cake BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 04-03-1972
A FORKED TWIG MADE FROM ANY KIND OF SOFT WOOD WILL HELP
LOCATE A SOURCE OF WATER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): WATER WITCHING
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Water BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 04-03-1972