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MISCELLANEOUS CUSTOMS
A SEAMAN LEAVING THE FORECASTLE TO GO AFT, EITHER FOR HIS TRICK AT
THE WHEEL OR OTHER WORK, GOES AFT ALONG THE LEESIDE OF THE VESSEL,
UNLESS HIS IMMEDIATE DUTY LIES TO THE WINDWARD.
A SEAMAN SUMMONED TO THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN REMOVED HIS CAP AND
DROPPED IT TO THE DECK JUST OUTSIDE THE DOOR.
A MARINER ENTERING A NEW SHIP, OR EVEN AN OLD SHIP, FOR THE FIRST
TIME MAKES CERTAIN THAT HIS RIGHT FOOT IS THE FIRST TO TOUCH THE
DECK.
IT WAS A BREECH OF ETIQUETTE FOR A SEAMAN TO LOCK HIS SEA CHEST
WHILE ON BOARD HIS SHIP. OFFENDERS OFTEN FOUND, WHEN THEY
RETURNED TO THE FORECASTLE FROM THEIR WATCH ON DECK, THAT THE
COVER HAD BEEN NAILED DOWN.
IN THE BRITISH AND UNITED STATES NAVIES, A SCARF OF BLACK SILK IS
WORN, ORIGINALLY AS A MARK OF WARNING (MOURNING?) FOR THE DEATH
OF LORD NELSON.
IN THE ROYAL NAVY, OFFICERS WHO HAVE BEEN ROUND EITHER THE CAPE
OF GOOD HOPE OR CAPE HORN MAY PUT ONE FOOT ON THE WARDROOM TABLE;
BOTH CAPES CARRY THE RIGHT TO PUT BOTH FEET ON THE TABLE.
BY NAVAL CUSTOM THE SENIOR OFFICER PRESENT IS ALWAYS THE LAST
INTO A BOAT AND THE FIRST OUT OF IT.
Submitter comment:
CAPTAIN LUMAS SAYS THAT HE HAS LEARNED THESE CUSTOMS THROUGH THE
YEARS THAT HE HAS BEEN SAILING, BOTH IN THE U.S. NAVY AND UP AT
MACKINAW ISLAND.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MACKINAW ISLAND
Keyword(s): British ; Captain ; Etiquette ; Language ; Lingo ; Naval ; Navy ; POSITION ; Seaman ; Ship ; Uniform ; United States
James Callow Keyword(s): DIRECTION ; LEFT ; POSITION ; RIGHT
JOCKEY HOLLOW, NEW JERSEY
AT THIS PLACE, THE REVOLUTIONARY ARMY UNDER WASHINGTON SPENT A
BITTER WINTER HERE. THE WINTER WAS SUPPOSED TO BE WORSE THAN THE
ONE AT VALLEY FORGE. THERE IS SUPPOSED TO BE A LEGEND THAT THE
HOLLOW IS HAUNTED BECAUSE ALL OF THE MEN IN THE HOSPITAL DIED AND
THEIR SPIRITS GUARD THE HOLLOW. ALSO, EVERY FEBRUARY 5, SOMEONE
IS SUPPOSED TO BE KILLED THERE.
Submitter comment: LEROY LEARNED THIS WHILE VACATIONING NEAR THE HOLLOW.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Product or activity of man or animal CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 5 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F535 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
GENERAL ACTION INVOLVING DEATH
IF A WOMAN'S HUSBAND DIES, SHE HAS TO WEAR BLACK FOR THE REST
OF HER LIFE. IF A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY DIES, YOU MUST WEAR
BLACK FOR ONE YEAR.
Submitter comment:
KAY'S FATHER WAS BROUGHT UP IN IRAQ AND UPON COMING TO AMERICA
HE WAS STILL UNDER SOME TRADITIONAL ACTIONS, SUCH AS THIS.
IT SHOWS THE DEEP SORROW AND MOURNING OF THE PEOPLE THAT FOLLOW
THIS ACTION
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 02-00-1974
DEATH
IN ENGLAND NO PERSON IS ALLOWED TO DIE ON A FEATHER BED.
Submitter comment:
THIS CAN BE FOUND IN J. HARLAND & WILKINSON BOOK LANCASHIRE
FOLK}LORE (1869)
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 00-00-1974
DEATH
OPENING THE WINDOW FOR A FEW MOMENTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE LAST
BREATH HAS BEEN DRAWN
Submitter comment: WHEN A PERSON HAS DIED, TO LET OUT THE SPIRIT OF DEATH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 00-00-1974
DEATH
IT IS CUSTOMARY TO MAKE A HOLE IN THE HUT, TO ALLOW THE PASSAGE
OF THE SPIRIT OF THE DEAD PERSON OUT.
Submitter comment:
THIS STATMENT CAN BE SEEN IN M. COX'S BOOK INTRODUCTION TO
FOLKLORE (1897) AND IS CUT IN THE WALLS OR IN THE CEILING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 00-00-1974
POPRAWINY (POPRAVENEE) CUSTOM
THE DAY AFTER A PERSON IS MARRIED, SOME OF THE GUESTS ARE INVITED
BACK TO THE BRIDE'S HOUSE TO EAT SOME OF THE LEFTOVERS FROM THE
WEDDING MEAL. THIS STARTED IN POLAND WHEN PEOPLE WOULD COME MANY
MILES TO A WEDDING, AND THE HOSTS WOULD BE OBLIGATED TO FEED THEM
DURING THEIR STAY. THIS CUSTOM IS ALSO FOLLOWED AFTER FUNERALS
WITH EVERYONE GOING OUT FOR A LUNCHEON AFTER THE CEREMONY. THIS WAS
DONE IN POLISH COMMUNITIES UNTIL CATERED WEDDINGS BECAME COMMON.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Day after wedding CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 11-00-1973
RHYME
ASHES TO ASHES AND DUST TO DUST;
IF THE GOOD LORD DON'T GET YOU, THE DEVIL MUST.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; HAZELTON
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Lyrical Verse CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 10-00-1973
BURIAL CUSTOMS
WESTERN INDIANS PLACED DEAD BODIES ON ELEVATED PLATFORMS OUT OF
REACH OF MARAUDING ANIMALS TO DRY IN THE SUN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 09-00-1973
AN ITALIAN TRADITION IS TO SAY A PARTING WORD TO THE DECEASED
INDIVIDUAL AT A FUNERAL AND THEN SLAP THE CASKET AS A SIGN OF
FAREWELL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 10-17-1972
AT POLISH FUNERALS, AFTER THE SERVICES, EVERYONE GETS TOGETHER TO EAT
AND DRINK TO CELEBRATE THE DECEASED GOING TO HEAVEN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 10-17-1972
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 |
BURIAL CUSTOM
TI WAS A TRADITIONAL BURIAL CUSTOM THAT AS THE CASKET WAS BEING
LOWERED, PETALS OF FLOWERS WERE THROWN ON TOP OF THE CASKET.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT EXPERIENCED THIS WHEN HER GRANDMOTHER WAS BURIED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 09-25-1972
TRADITION NEW ORLEANS - ALL SOUL'S DAY
PEOPLE GO TO CEMETERY TO CLEAN AROUND TOMBS AND WHITEWASH
THEM. CITY RUNS THESE CEMETERIES. IF A FAMILY DOESN'T CLEAN UP,
THE BODY IS TAKEN OUT AND THE TOMB IS REUSED.
Where learned: VIRGINIA ; KILMARNOCK
Date learned: 11-30-1972
FUNERALS - SMALL AND SEDATE SOMETIMES OUTSIDE, NOT ELABORATE- DATES
BACK TO "AFTER CIVIL WAR" WHEN NO ONE HAD MONEY.
Submitter comment: COMMON IN VIRGINIA
Where learned: VIRGINIA ; KILMARNOCK
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 11-30-1972
CUSTOM
SIGN OF THE CROSS AFTER COMING ACROSS AN ACCIDENT OR
FUNERAL PROCESSION.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): AUTOMOBILE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 11-30-1972
FUNERAL
MY MOTHER SAID THAT WHEN SHE WENT TO A FUNERAL OF ONE OF HER
RELATIVES SOMEONE BROUGHT A BABY. SHE WAS TOLD THAT THE BABY WOULD
HAVE TO BE THROWN BACK AND FORTH ACROSS THE GRAVE. IF NOT THE BABY
WOULD CRY AND BE FRETFUL FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR. THEY THEN BEGAN
TO TOSS THE BABY BACK AND FORTH ACROSS THE GRAVE, STARTING AT ONE
END AND ENDING AT THE OTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 10-30-1972
FUNERAL
DON'T POINT AT A FUNERAL PROCESSION, IF YOU DO YOUR FINGER WILL ROT OFF.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT SAID HER MOTHER TOLD HER THIS WHEN THEY WERE DOWNTOWN ONE DAY
AND THEY SAW A FUNERAL PROCESSION PASSING BY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 10-30-1972
PROCESSION
AFTER MASS THE ITALIAN FUNERAL PROCESSION GOES PAST THE
DECEASED HOUSE ON THE WAY TO THE CEMETERY TO SAY GOODBY AND
PICK UP A ROSE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 11-09-1972
BURIAL
AN ITALIAN'S MOST FAVORITE PERSONAL ITEMS ARE BURIED IN THE
COFFIN WITH HIM, SUCH AS HAT, PIPE AND STRAIGHT RAZOR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 11-09-1972