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IT IS BAD LUCK TO LEAVE A HOUSEHOLD YOU ARE VISITING ON THE HALF OR
QUARTER HOURS. ONE MAY ONLY LEAVE ON THE HOUR. THIS IS AN OLD IRISH
PLOY TO KEEP THE GUESTS FROM LEAVING.
Submitter comment:
THIS ITEM WAS GIVEN TO MRS. CHESNEY BY MATILDA MELLON, HER MOTHER,
WHO WAS AN IRISH IMMIGRANT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Number BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 09-16-1975
IRISH GIFT BELIEF
WHENEVER A PURSE IS GIVEN AWAY THERE SHOULD ALWAYS BE A PENNY IN IT
TO INSURE THAT THE RECIPIENT WILL ALWAYS HAVE WEALTH.
Submitter comment:
THIS ITEM WAS GIVEN TO MRS. CHESNEY BY MATILDA MELLON, HER MOTHER,
WHO WAS AN IRISH IMMIGRANT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
James Callow Keyword(s): SYMBOL ; SYMPATHETIC MAGIC
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 09-16-1975
JAMAICAN PLOY TO KEEP CHULDREN INDOORS.
TO PREVENT CHILDREN FROM GOING OUTSIDE AT NIGHT THERE IS THE STORY OF
THE CATCHER MAN WHO WALKS AROUND WITH A BUCKET WHICH, IF IT TOUCHES
YOUR FOOT' YOU CAN,T MOVE, THE CATCHER MAN WILL THEN PUT YOU INTO
HIS BUCKET AND CARRY YOU AWAY.
Submitter comment: DONALD LEE LEARNED THIS ITEM IN BUFF BAY, JAMAICA.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): THREAT
Date learned: 10-31-1975
EASTER DAY
THE FOOD THAT WAS BLESSED ON SATURDAY MUST BE EATEN FOR BREAKFAST.
IT MUST INCLUDE HORSERADISH TO REPRESENT THE BURNING LIQUID GIVEN
CHRIST WHILE HE HUNG ON THE CROSS. THE REMAINING FOOD SHOULD BE
SHARED WITH THE DAY'S VISITORS SO THAT IT IS FINISHED ON SUNDAY.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
Keyword(s): CHARITY, HOSPITALITY ; FAMILY UNITY ; FOOD CUSTOM ; SWIECZONKA ; SYMBOL
POLISH ( ITALIAN ) EASTER CUSTOM
ON EASTER, WHEN ITALIAN PEOPLE GO VISITING, THEY EACH TAKE A
HARD-BOILED EGG AND TRY TO CRACK THE SHELL OF EACH OTHER'S EGG. THE
PERSON WHO CRACKED THE SHELL OF ANOTHER PERSON'S EGG FIRST IS THE
WINNER, AND THE PERSON WHOSE SHELL IS CRACKED FIRST IS THE LOSER.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS A NORTHERN ITALIAN CUSTOM WHICH SHE LEARNED WHEN SHE WAS
A CHILD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CARPOOL ; EAST SIDE
Keyword(s): GAME
CUSTOM
UPON ENTERING A HOUSE AT ANY TIME ONE WAS SUPPOSED TO SAY PRAISE BE
TO THE LORD.
Submitter comment: THIS IS A SLOVAK CUSTOM THAT WAS TOLD TO THE INFORMANT BY A FRIEND
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 10-00-1976
CUSTOM
IF SOMEONE GAVE YOU A SHARP OBJECT FOR A GIFT, SUCH AS A KNIFE OR
SCISSORS, YOUR FRIENDSHIP WAS CONSIDERED CUT. THIS WAS COUNTERACTED
BY GIVING THE DONOR A COIN SUCH AS A PENNY.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT WAS UNSURE AS TO THE ORIGIN OF THIS CUSTOM, BUT SHE THINKS
THAT IT COMES FROM GERMANY.
Where learned: OHIO ; MOGADORE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 10-00-1976
TAPE OF MISCELLANOUS INFORMATION
INVENTORY OF TAPE;NIGERIAN FUNERALS,NAMING CEREMONY, WEDDINGS,
CARE OF TEETH, PARTIES FOR I6-AND 2!-YEAR-OLDS,CONFIRMATION
EATING CUSTOMS, BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDES OF NIGERIANS BACK FROM ABROAD,
CELEBRATION OF APRIL FOOLS BEFORE NOON
Where learned: NIGERIA ; POSSIBLY SOMETHING ABOUT IRELAND
IRISH HALLOWEEN CUSTOM
THE INFORMANT TELLS OF THE HALLOWEENS WHEN SHE WAS YOUNG AND HER
MOTHER WOULD HIDE THINGS IN THE MASHED POTATOES. AT DINNERTIME,
EVERYONE WOULD FIND THEIR SURPRISE (A THIMBLE, RING, ETC.--SOMETHING
THAT WOULDN'T BE EASY TO SWALLOW) AND THE LUCKY ONE WOULD FIND A
DIME.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
Keyword(s): GIFTS IN FOOD
Date learned: 11-01-1969
THANKSGIVING TRADITION
UNTIL SHE WAS MARRIED, THE INFORMANT HAD ALWAYS CELEBRATED
THANKSGIVING AT HER PARENTS (') HOUSE. THE REST OF HER FAMILY
DID THE SAME.
Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT LEARNED IT FROM HER PARENTS.
Where learned: NO LOCATION INDICATED
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Autumn Fall Harvest Thanksgiving |
Date learned: 11-00-1967
IT IS A CUSTOM OF MY FAMILY TO GO TO CHURCH TOGETHER ON
THANKSGIVING DAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Autumn Fall Harvest Thanksgiving |
Date learned: 01-25-1971
CUSTOM
IF A THAI ARRIVES AS A GUEST IN THE HOME, HE FIRST ASKS THE SPIRIT
FOR PERMISSION AND PROTECTION BEFORE HE CAN SLEEP IN THE HOME. IF
HE DOES NOT FOLLOW THIS TRADITION IT IS BELIEVED THAT HIS SLEEP WILL
BE DISTURBED WITH NIGHTMARES, WHILE THE SPIRIT SITS ON HIS CHEST AND
MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR THE SLEEPER TO BREATHE. IN THE MORNING
THE GUEST VISITS THE SPIRIT HOUSE TO ASK FOR A SAFE JOURNEY.
Where learned: THAILAND
Keyword(s): HOST GUEST ; INCUBUS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Supernatural Being |
Date learned: 03-00-1971
LUCK
WHENEVER SOMEONE IS LEAVING THIS INFORMANT'S HOUSE FOR A TRIP OF
ANY DISTANCE SHE SPRINKLES THE CAR AND OCCUPANTS WITH HOLY WATER
TO KEEP THEM SAFE ON THE TRIP.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): TRIP
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
CUSTOM
THE MOST HONORED AND RESPECTED PERSON IN THAILAND IS THE KING.
HE IS THE SPIRITUAL LEADER OF THE PEOPLE, THE TEMPORAL HEAD OF
THE COUNTRY AND THE SYMBOL OF THAILAND'S CULTURE. HIS PICTURE
AND THAT OF THE ROYAL FAMILY IS DISPLAYED IN THE SHOPS, HOMES AND
OFFICES. AT THE END OF LARGE GATHERINGS,
MOVIES, PLAYS, OR RECEPTIONS
THE KING'S ANTHEM IS PLAYED AND EVERYONE STANDS AT ATTENTION.
IN THE MOVIES, HIS PICTURE IS SHOWN ON THE SCREEN AND EVERYONE IS
EXPECTED TO RISE. CRIMES OF DISRESPECT AGAINST THE KING ARE
PUNISHABLE BY LAW.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): SOCIAL CLASS RANK THAILAND
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 03-00-1971
HOSPITALITY CUSTOM
AMONG THE UKRANIANS, IT IS A CUSTOM, WHEN INVITED TO EAT AT
SOMEONE'S HOUSE, TO TURN DOWN THE INVITATION THREE TIMES. IF ASKED
A FOURTH TIME, IT WOULD BE POLITE TO ACCEPT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): HOST GUEST NUMBER ; HOST GUEST THREE
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: 10-02-1971
CUSTOM
WHEN WALKING ALONG A STREET, IT IS PROPER ETIQUETTE FOR THE MAN TO
WALK ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE LADY. THIS ORIGINATED IN MEDIEVAL
TIMES WHEN IT WAS PROPER FOR THE WOMAN TO WALK ON THE SIDE THAT
WOULD ALLOW THE MAN'S SWORD ARM TO BE FREE _ TO DEFEND THE YOUNG
LADY.
Where learned: NEW JERSEY ; NORTH PLAINFIELD
Keyword(s): STREET MEDIEVAL
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 00001960S
THIS IS A WESTERN CUSTOM, ORIGINATING IN HORSE AND BUGGY STAGE,
WHEN A MAN WOULD WALK ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE LADY SO IF ANY DIRT WAS SPLASHED ON THEM,
HE WOULD GET IT INSTEAD OF THE LADY.
Where learned: DETROIT
Keyword(s): STREET ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT'S STUDENT UNION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 04-01-1971
CUSTOM
PROTOCOL IS IMPORTANT IN THAILAND. ONE STANDARD PRACTICE IS MEN
FIRST AND LADIES LAST.
Where learned: WHILE STATIONED IN THAILAND
Keyword(s): THAILAND PROTOCOL
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
CUSTOM
WHENEVER SOMEONE GIVES A SHARP OBJECT AS A GIFT IN HER FAMILY,
THE PERSON WHO RECEIVES THE SHARP OBJECT AS A GIFT GIVES THE GIVER
A PENNY TO SYMBOLIZE THAT THEIR FRIENDSHIP WILL NOT BREAK UP AS A
RESULT OF THE GIFT. THE SUPERSTITION, THAT GIVING A SHARP OBJECT
AS A GIFT WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF FRIENDSHIP, IS COUNTERACTED
BY THE PENNY.
Where learned: TOLD AT INFORMANTS HOME ; 22427 RED MAPLE LN ; SAINT CLAIR
Keyword(s): GIFT FRIENDSHIP PENNY
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 02-27-1971
GOOD LUCK
IF YOU LIFT UP YOUR FEET FROM THE FLOOR AND TOUCH YOUR HANDS TO
THE CEILING WHILE GOING OVER A RAILROAD TRACK IN YOUR CAR, YOU
WILL HAVE GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): RAILROAD TRACK, LUCK
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 03-00-1970