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A RELIGIOUS BELIEF
IF YOU GO TO MASS, CONFESSION, AND COMMUNION ON NINE CONSECUTIVE
FIRST FRIDAYS OF THE MONTH YOU WON'T GO TO HELL.
Submitter comment: TAUGHT TO HER IN GRADE SCHOOL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Ninths / Nine BELIEF -- Church BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour |
JAMAICAN SUPERSTITION
FOR A NEW-BORN CHILD: NEVER LET A STRANGER INTO THE SAME ROOM
WITH THE CHILD FOR 9 DAYS. IF SOMEHOW THIS CANNOT BE AVOIDED,
IMMEDIATELY OPEN A BIBLE OVER THE CHILD'S HEAD TO DRIVE AWAY
EVIL SPIRITS.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM A LADY-FRIEND FROM JAMAICA.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; JAMAICA
| Subject headings: | 686 Ninths / Nine BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Magic Book |
Date learned: 01-01-1964
IF YOU BREAK A MIRROR, YOU WILL HAVE NINE YEARS
BAD LUCK.
Submitter comment:
I HEARD THIS FREQUENTLY AS A CHILD IN FERNDALE,
MICHIGAN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FERNDALE
| Subject headings: | 686 Ninths / Nine Observation BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.14 |
A TRADITION ON CHRISTMAS EVE IN A POLISH FAMILY IS TO HAVE NINE
FOODS AT THE SUPPER TABLE AND THE TABLE WASN'T TO BE CLEARED UNLESS
A LITTLE OF EACH FOOD REMAINED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Date learned: 11-00-1972
HICCUPS
DRINK NINE (9) SIPS OF WATER.
Submitter comment:
THIS FOLK REMEDY HAS BEEN PRACTICED FOR GENERATIONS. (IT REALLY
WORKS).
Where learned: DETROIT ; TOLD IN
| Subject headings: | 686 Ninths / Nine BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 10-11-1972
MAGICAL CURE
SORE EYES CAN BE CURED IF THE TAIL OF A BLACK CAT IS PASSED BEFORE
THE EYES NINE TIMES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FARMINGTON ; TOLD IN
| Subject headings: | 686 Ninths / Nine BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 09-26-1972
BELIEF BIRTH
WEAR AN AFRICAN FERTILITY DOLL FOR NINE ENTIRE MONTHS AND IN THE
NEXT NINE YOU WILL HAVE A BABY.
Where learned: LETTER ; TOLD IN ; SOUTH AFRICA
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration 686 Ninths / Nine BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 00-00-1965
HICCUP CURE
IF A BABY HAS HICCUPS, TO CURE THEM THE PARENTS TAKE A HORSE
COLLAR AND ONE PARENT STANDS ON EACH SIDE OF THE COLLAR. THEN
THEY PASS THE CHILD THROUGH THE THE COLLAR NINE TIMES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): MAGIC RING OR CIRCLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Ninths / Nine BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 10-00-1974
MORAL PROVERB
AS DELICIOUS AS NINE HONEYS.
PRIEZ ADSIAI (LITHUANIAN)
Submitter comment:
ONE HONEY IS DELICIOUS BY ITSELF BUT CAN YOU IMAGINE NINE OF THEM?
TRANSLATED FROM LITHUANIAN.
Data entry tech comment: CATHERINE, YOU'RE A HONEY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD ; INSECT ; NUMBERS
| Subject headings: | 686 Ninths / Nine PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 02-17-1971
THE CAT
A CAT HAS NINE LIVES.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
Keyword(s): ANIMAL ; NUMBERS ; SUPERSTITION
James Callow Keyword(s): OBSERVATION
| Subject headings: | 686 Ninths / Nine BELIEF -- Mammal PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
BELIEF CONCERNING DEATH
UKRANIANS BELIEVE THAT A PERSON'S SPIRIT STAYS ON EARTH FOR
9 DAYS AFTER DEATH. IT THEN TAKES THE SPIRIT 40 DAYS TO GET TO
HEAVEN. IT IS THOUGHT THAT THIS BELIEF AROSE FROM
THE 40 DAYS AFTER THE DEATH OF CHRIST, BEFORE HE AROSE.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): NUMBERS
| Subject headings: | 686 Ninths / Nine BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Number P686.1.40 |
CHARMS AGAINST GHOSTS
IF YOU SEE A GHOST AND WALK THORUGH IT NINE TIMES, IT WILL
GO AWAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): ANIMAL
| Subject headings: | 686 Ninths / Nine BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter |
Date learned: 09-25-1969
GHOST SUPERSTITION
IF YOU SEE A LIGHT IN YOUR MIRROR AT NIGHT, GET UP AND LIGHT A
CANDLE AND WALK NINE TIMES AROUND THE ROOM. THE GHOST WILL
DISAPPEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): NUMBER
| Subject headings: | 686 Ninths / Nine BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter |
Date learned: 02-24-1972
SPANISH BELIEF ABOUT DECEASED
WHEN A PERSON DIES HIS SPIRIT, WALKS THE EARTH FOR 9 DAYS AND
STAYS WITH LOVED ONES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): NUMBER
| Subject headings: | 686 Ninths / Nine BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial SPEECH -- Extra Corporal Means of Communication |
Date learned: 02-22-1972
CHINESE FESTIVAL
CHENG YEUNG FESTIVAL IS THE FESTIVAL OF ASCENDING HEIGHTS.
ON THE 9TH DAY OF THE 9TH MOON, LEGEND SAYS THAT THE WISE
CLIMB TO HIGH PLACES TO AVOID DISASTER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
James Callow Keyword(s): NUMBERS
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
BLASON POPULAIRE
REGARDING THE COMELINESS OF THE COEDS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
IT IS COMMON BELIEF THAT NINE OUT OF TEN GIRLS ARE BEAUTIFUL
AND THE TENTH GOES TO MICHIGAN
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ANN ARBOR
James Callow Keyword(s): EDUCATION ; IRONY ; OBSERVATION ; OBSERVATION
| Subject headings: | 686 686.1 686 686.1.9 PROVERB -- Blason Populaire |
IT IS A POLISH EASTER CUSTOM TO WALK TO NINE DIFFERENT CHURCHES AND
KNEEL ON BOTH KNEES TO HONOR THE EXPOSED BLESSED SACRAMENT.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT DOES NOT KNOW THE ORIGIN OR REASON OF THIS CUSTOM. SHE
SAID, HOWEVER, THAT THIS RITUAL IS STILL PRACTICED IN OLD POLISH-
CATHOLIC PARISHES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 10438 BONITA
| Subject headings: | 686 Ninths / Nine Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday |
Date learned: 10-20-1971
SUPERSTITION OF NUMBERS
THE NUMBERS 3 AND 9 ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO THE SUPERSTITIOUS
IRISHMAN.
Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT DID NOT KNOW WHY THOUGH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple 686 Ninths / Nine |
Date learned: 02-20-1968
NUMBER SUPERSTITION
IN VIETNAM, #9 IS THE LUCKIEST NUMBER.
THE NUMBER IN THE "HOUSE" IN THE GOVERNMENT IS 117 (1+1+7=9).
THERE WERE 9 ON THE BALLOT IN THE RECENT ELECTION BECAUSE
OF THIS BELIEF.
VIET SOLDIERS FELT SAFE IF THEY WERE ATTACHED TO AN OUTFIT WITH
WITH #9 IN
IT, OR MULTIPLES OF 9, OR NUMBERS ADDING UP TO 9.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | 686 Ninths / Nine BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 02-24-1968