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BELIEF
IF THE PALM OF YOUR LEFT HAND ITCHES, YOU WILL RECEIVE MONEY THAT
DAY OR IN THE NEAR FUTURE. IF THE PALM OF YOUR RIGHT HAND ITCHES,
YOU WILL MEET SOMEONE ON THAT DAY OR IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
Submitter comment:
THIS HAPPENS TO MY INFORMANT AND MYSELF ONCE IN AWHILE AND MOST
OF THE TIME IT COMES TRUE. MY MOTHER HEARD THIS FROM HER MOTHER
ABOUT 50 YEARS AGO.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; TAYLOR
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: 00-00-1967
SUPERSTITION
WHEN UNWRAPPING GIFTS AT A WEDDING SHOWER THE AMOUNT OF RIBBONS YOU
BREAK IS THE AMOUNT OF CHILDREN YOU WILL HAVE.
Submitter comment:
I LEARNED THIS IN MAPLE HEIGHTS, OHIO, A SUBURB OF CLEVELAND, AT THE
WEDDING SHOWER OF A FRIEND. SHE ALREADY KNEW THE SUPERSTITION AND
APPARENTLY BELIEVED IT SOMEWHAT. SHE CAREFULLY UNWRAPPED HER GIFTS
AND BROKE TWO RIBBONS SAYING THAT'S HOW MANY CHILDREN SHE WANTED TO
HAVE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Marriage Breaking of BELIEF -- Use of Object |
OMEN
IF YOU DROP A FORK IT MEANS COMPANY IS COMING OVER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 09-11-1977
OMEN
IF YOUR NOSE ITCHES, SOMEONE IS THINKING ABOUT YOU.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: 09-11-1977
AT THE WEDDING CEREMONY, WHEN THE CEREMONY IS OVER AND THE BRIDE AND
GROOM TURN TO LEAVE THE CHURCH, IF THE GROOM HAPPENS TO WALK
AROUND THE BRIDE, HE WILL FOLLOW HER FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE AND
IF THE BRIDE WALKS AROUND THE GROOM, SHE WILL FOLLOW HIM
ALL HER LIFE.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 10-00-1977
IF YOU OPEN A CUPBOARD AND A GLASS OR CUP FALLS OUT FOR NO APPARENT
REASON, IF IT WAS NOT SITTING ON AN EDGE BUT IT WAS IN THE CUPBOARD
CORRECTLY, IT MEANS A DEATH WILL OCCUR.
Submitter comment:
THE WOMAN I LEARNED THIS FROM LEARNED IT FROM A FRIEND WHO FIRMLY
BELIEVES THIS IS TRUE BECAUSE IT ACTUALLY HAPPENED TO HER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HUNTINGTON WOODS
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 11-11-1977
WHEN HAVING DINNER AND SOMEONE DROPS THE SILVERWARE, A GUEST WILL
ARRIVE UNEXPECTEDLY. DEPENDING ON WHICH PIECE OF SILVERWARE IS
DROPPED, A MAN, WOMAN OR LITTLE GIRL WILL ARRIVE. IF A KNIFE IS
DROPPED, A WHOLE FAMILY WILL ARRIVE; IF A FORK IS DROPPED, A MAN
WILL COME; IF A TABLESPOON FALLS, A WOMAN WILL COME AND IF IT IS A
TEASPOON THAT DROPS, A LITTLE GIRL WILL ARRIVE UNEXPECTEDLY.
Submitter comment:
I HAVE HEARD THIS BEFORE, BUT I NEVER KNEW THAT FOR EACH PIECE OF
SILVERWARE THAT FELL A DIFFERENT PERSON WOULD ARRIVE.
THIS IS A FILIPINO BELIEF.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 11-21-1977
WEDDINGS
IN CHURCH ON THE DAY OF THE WEDDING WHOEVER STEPS ON THE OTHER'S
FOOT WILL BE THE DOMINANT ONE IN THE MARRIAGE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Marriage Ceremony |
Date learned: 10-00-1977
ENGAGEMENT
IF ONE LOSES AN ENGAGEMENT RING THAT RELATIONSHIP WILL SUFFER
EITHER BY BREAKING UP OR HAVING A LARGE FIGHT
Submitter comment: THIS PERSON HAD THIS HAPPEN TO HER AND BELIEVES IN IT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Marriage Engagement ring |
Date learned: 10-00-1977
HOUSE PLANTS
IF YOU HAVE A SPIDER PLANT AND IT GROWS TO BE A METER LONG YOU WILL
BUY A NEW HOME
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMER HAD A SPIDER PLANT BEFORE SHE VISITED THE U.S.A. AND
DECIDED TO BUY A NEW HOME TO LIVE HERE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 10-00-1977
MAGIC
(IN TURKEY) IF YOU SEE A BLACK PERSON YOU'LL SEE SOMEONE YOU HAVEN'T
SEEN FOR A LONG TIME BUT YOU HAVE TO SQUEEZE THE BLACK'S ARM AND SAY
THIRTEEN AND A HALF
Submitter comment: THERE AREN'T TOO MANY BLACKS IN TURKEY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | 686 Specific number by specific number being described Observation SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 10-00-1977
LUCK AND GOOD FORTUNE
IF YOU WEAR YOUR NIGHT GOWN BACKWARDS WITHOUT KNOWING ABOUT IT YOU'LL
HAVE A VERY NICE DAY WHEN YOU WAKE UP
Submitter comment: REVERSE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | Observation ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress Overall body coverUpper body and arms BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 |
Date learned: 10-00-1977
OMENS
IF YOU LEAVE SCISSORS OPEN INSTEAD OF CLOSED THERE MIGHT BE A FIGHT
IN THE HOUSE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| 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: 10-00-1977
POLISH SUPERSTITION
THE BRIDE SHOULD NOT BREAK THE RIBBONS ON GIFTS AT THE SHOWER OR
WEDDING. IF SHE DOES, HER ENGAGEMENT OR MARRIAGE WILL BE BROKEN.
Submitter comment:
THIS SUPERSTITION IS BELIEVED BY THE INFORMANT. SHE SAID
THIS IS PRACTICED AT ALL SHOWERS AND WEDDINGS SHE HAS BEEN ATTENDING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Breaking of |
Date learned: 10-10-1977
SUPERSTITION
IF YOUR NOSE ITCHES YOU WILL KISS A FOOL.
Submitter comment:
IF YOUR NOSE ITCHES YOU WILL PROBABLY SCRATCH IT AND LOOK A
LITTLE SILLY. THEREFORE, SINCE YOU LOOK FOOLISH, YOU WILL
PROBABLY HAVE SOME CONTACT WITH A FOOL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body Observation BELIEF -- Physically handicapped Deformed BELIEF -- Body part Senses SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 10-10-1977
SUPERSTITION
WHEN YOUR EAR IS RINGING, ASK SOMEONE WHICH EAR IT IS, RIGHT OR
LEFT. IF HE GUESSES RIGHT (CORRECTLY), HE IS YOUR FRIEND.
IF HE DOESN'T, HE'S YOUR ENEMY.
Submitter comment:
PERHAPS THIS SUPERSTITION REFERS TO THE FACT THAT IF A PERSON KNOWS
YOU, HE IS YOUR FRIEND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body Observation CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 10-10-1977
SUPERSTITION
IF YOUR RIGHT HAND IS ITCHING: YOU'LL SHAKE HANDS; IF YOUR LEFT
HAND IS ITCHING, YOU'LL GET MONEY.
Submitter comment:
THE RIGHT HAND IS USUALLY THE ONE USED FOR SHAKING. WHY THE
LEFT HAND SHOULD RECEIVE MONEY IS NOT KNOWN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 10-10-1977
SUPERSTITION
WHEN A FORK FALLS, A MAN AND WOMAN WILL VISIT YOU; WHEN A KNIFE
FALLS, A MAN WILL VISIT YOU; WHEN A SPOON FALLS, A WOMAN
WILL VISIT YOU.
Submitter comment:
THE FORK REPRESENTING A COUPLE CAN REFER TO THE TONGS ON THE
FORK, THE KNIFE SIGNIFIES A MAN'S STRENGTH. THE SPOON MAY REPRESENT
THE FEMININE GENTLENESS, SINCE ONLY SOFT FOODS OR LIQUIDS ARE
EATEN WITH A SPOON.
THESE ARE THEREFORE SYMBOLS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 10-10-1977
SUPERSTITION
WHEN A DOG HOWLS DOWN FOR NO REASON, SOMEONE WILL DIE.
Submitter comment:
HOWLING DOWN MEANS THE DOG'S MUZZLE IS TURNED DOWNWARD. WHEN A DOG HOWLS UP FOR NO REASON, THERE WILL BE A FIRE.
HOWLING UP MEANS THE DOG'S MUZZLE IS TURNED UPWARDS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 10-07-1977
SUPERSTITION
WHEN A BIRD PECKS ON A WINDOW, SOMEONE IN THAT HOUSE WILL DIE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 10-02-1977