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NEVER WEAR AN OPAL RING UNLESS IT IS YOUR BIRTHSTONE.
IF YOU WEAR IT, YOU WILL HAVE SEVEN YEARS BAD
LUCK; BUT THE REST OF YOUR LIFE YOU WILL HAVE GOOD
LUCK. ONLY THOSE WHOSE BIRTHSTONE IT IS CAN
WEAR IT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Date learned: 02-14-1972
TO BREAK A MIRROR MEANS SEVEN YEARS OF BAD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several Observation BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.14 |
Date learned: 12-00-1965
LUCK
OPENING AN UMBRELLA IN A HOUSE IS BAD LUCK, AS IS BREAKING A
MIRROR WORTH SEVEN YEARS BAD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several BELIEF -- Bad luck Objects BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.14 |
Date learned: 02-00-1974
NUMBERS
A SEVENTH SON OF A SEVENTH SON HAS SPECIAL POWERS.
James Callow comment:
P820 AND P720 ARE MY ADDITIONS--J. T. CALLOW
CN[ MERCIER, CYNTHIA 731458
C1[ 9333 STROLEITZ
C2[ NEW ORLEANS, LOUISANA
DNC[ 1,526
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Where learned: LOUISIANA ; UNICE
James Callow Keyword(s): MAGICIAN PROPHET HEALER
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several |
Date learned: CA11001973
LUCK
SEVEN PEOPLE TURN A CLASS RING TO INSURE GOOD LUCK FOR THE OWNER
OF THE RING IN THE FUTURE.
Where learned: LOUISIANA ; UNICE
James Callow Keyword(s): JEWELRY
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several Prophet / Seer / Soothsayer BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 |
Date learned: CA11001973
NUMBERS
THE SEVENTH CHILD BORN IN A FAMILY IS USUALLY THE LUCKIEST.
Where learned: LOUISIANA ; UNICE
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Good luck P881.43 BELIEF -- Good luck P881.5 |
Date learned: CA11001973
CANDLE
IF YOU BURN A CANDLE ALL THE WAY DOWN, IT WILL BRING SEVEN YEARS
GOOD LUCK
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Good luck P881.1 |
Date learned: 10-00-1972
ITALIAN BURIAL CUSTOM
AN ITALIAN BURIAL CUSTOM IS TO PLACE SEVEN CENTS(/1 NICKLE AND 2
PENNIES) AND A BOOK OF MATCHES IN THE COFFIN. A LADY ALSO RECEIVES
AN APRON BUT THE INFORMANT COULD NOT REMEMBER WHAT A MAN GETS.
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): COINS
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
PALM SUNDAY BELIEFS AND CUSTOMS
WHATEVER WEATHER YOU HAVE ON PALM SUNDAY, YOU WILL HAVE ON THE
SUCCESSIVE SIX SUNDAYS. IF IT RAINS ON PALM SUNDAY, THEN YOU WILL
HAVE RAIN THE NEXT SIX SUNDAYS, ETC.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
Date learned: 09-10-1972
IF A PERSON BREAKS A MIRROR, THAT MEANS THE PERSON WILL
HAVE SEVEN YEARS BAD LUCK.
Submitter comment: SHE SAID SHE BROKE ONE AND FOUND IT WAS NOT TRUE.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.14 |
Date learned: 12-00-1972
LUCK/OMEN
IF SEVEN PEOPLE EAT A SEVEN COURSE MEAL TOGETHER, THEN THEY WILL
HAVE GOOD LUCK B/UT IF THIRTEEN PEOPLE EAT TOGER AT ALL, ONE OF TH
THE THIRTEEN WILL DIE WITHIN THE YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FARMINGTON ; TOLD IN
| Subject headings: | 686 Specific number by specific number being described 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.2 |
Date learned: 09-26-1972
CUSTOMS
DURING THE FIRST SEVEN WEEKS IN LENT, YOU HANG A STRING FROM
THE CEILING. YOU TIE SEVEN CHICKEN FEATHERS ON THE END OF
THE STRING. IF YOU ARE GOOD FOR THE FIRST WEEK AND HAVE KEPT
THE FAST, A FEATHER IS TAKEN OUT AND THROWN AWAY. THIS IS
DONE FOR ALL SEVEN WEEKS. IF YOU ARE BAD AND THE FEATHER
ISN'T REMOVED, IT WILL COME AND STICK IN YOUR EYE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ALLEN PARK
James Callow Keyword(s): FASTING
| Subject headings: | 663 Lent 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several |
Date learned: 09-00-1972
MARRIAGE
IF IT RAINS 3 DAYS BEFORE THE WEDDING, THE COUPLE WILL HAVE
3 CHILDREN. 4 DAYS, 4 CHILDREN. THIS ONLY WORKS A WEEK BEFORE.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
Date learned: CA1963-1975
PROVERBIAL METAPHOR
BUSIER THAN A ONE ARMED PAPER HANGER WITH THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH.
Where learned: DEARBORN
Keyword(s): NUMBERS
James Callow Keyword(s): FRUSTRATION
Date learned: 04-06-1971
HOURS OF SLEEP
NATURE NEEDS FIVE
CUSTOM TAKES SEVEN
LAZINESS TAKES NINE
AND WICKEDNESS ELEVEN
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): ROUTINE
| Subject headings: | 686 Fifths 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several 686 Ninths / Nine Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb Proverb BELIEF -- Number P686.1.11 |
Date learned: 00-00-1965
WEDDING SHOWER CUSTOM
AT A BRIDAL SHOWER, THE NUMBER OF RIBBONS BROKEN FROM THE PRESENTS
THE BRIDE RECEIVES INDICATES THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN SHE WILL HAVE.
SEVEN BROKEN RIBBONS MEAN SEVEN CHILDREN.
Submitter comment:
EVERYONE LAUGHS AT THIS CUSTOM, BUT AT EVERY BRIDAL SHOWER I HAVE
ATTENDED THE FUTURE BRIDE HAS BEEN VERY CAREFUL. I HAVE NEVER
SEEN A BROKEN RIBBON.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIVONIA
James Callow Keyword(s): NUMBERS ; SYMBOLS
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several Observation BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: CA00001970
WEATHER SUPERSTITION
IF IT RAINS ON EASTER, IT WILL RAIN FOR 7 SUNDAYS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GRAND RAPIDS ; 2670 PARIS RD
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 04-09-1971
WISH
WHEN SOMEONE TIES A PIECE OF STRING AROUND YOUR
WRIST IN SEVEN KNOTS, YOU SHOULD THEN
MAKE A WISH ON EACH KNOT ALL CONCERNING THE SAME
PERSON. THEN YOU MUST TIE SEVEN OTHER PERSON'S
WRISTS EACH IN SEVEN KNOTS IN THE SAME MANNER
THAT YOUR'S WAS TIED. THIS ALL MUST
BE DONE IN 24 HOURS. THEN YOU MUST HAVE
THE PERSON ABOUT WHOM YOU WISHED BREAK THE STRING
THAT IS STILL ON YOUR WRIST.
THEN ALL YOUR WISHES CONCERNING THAT
PERSON WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 11-05-1971
CARE OF SLEEPLESS CHILD
FOR THE BABY WHO HAS "NIGHT TURNED INTO DAY" (STAYS AWAKE ALL NIGHT
AND SLEEPS ALL DAY) - TURN THE BABY END OVER END (SOMERSAULT STYLE)
SEVEN TIMES. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO END THEIR CONFUSION.
Submitter comment: ORIGIN: MRS. MARY JANE SMELSER, MOTHER-IN-LAW, LONDON, ENGLAND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 18254 LIVERNOIS
Keyword(s): HOMEOPATHIC MAGIC ; INSOMNIA
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 07-27-1964
LUCKY NUMBERS
BILL NICHOLS IS A YOUNG MAN IN HIS LATE TEENS WHO IS
ENGAGED TO A YOUNG LADY NAMED CAROLYN. CAROLYN WAS BORN
ON JANUARY 7TH. BECAUSE OF THIS WHENEVER BILL PLAYS CARDS
HE CHOOSES ACES (1) AND SEVENS (7) AS WILD CARDS. STRANGELY
ENOUGH HE USUALLY WINS.
Submitter comment: HIS FRIEND BILL NICHOLS TOLD HIM THIS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement |
Date learned: 11-02-1967