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IF YOU EVER SIT ON A TABLE, YOU'LL ALWAYS BE AN OLD MAID.
Submitter comment:
THIS OLD SAYING WAS CLEARLY TO KEEP ME OFF THE FURNITURE
AND ENCOURAGE ME TO BE MORE LADYLIKE.
James Callow Keyword(s): SPINSTER
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
GOOD LUCK
IF YOU STUMPLE ON YOUR FOOT, OR IT MAY ITCH, THAT'S A
SIGN FOR GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment:
SHE REMEMBERED THIS ITEM FROM TIMES WHEN SHE WAS YOUNG. BUT
IT WAS TOLD TO HER FROM HER MOTHER AND NEIGHBORS USUALLY BY WORD
OF MOUTH. HER MOTHER AS WELL AS HER MOTHER'S MOTHER BELIEVED
THAT OLD SAYINGS ARE WORTH REMEMBERING. THE INFORMANT REGARDS
THIS FOLK ITEM AS A PIECE OF GOLD FOR A GUIDE LINE OF LIFE'S
EXPERIENCE.
SHE LEARNED THIS ITEM IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
THIS IS A SUPERSTITIOUS BELIEF.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; VIRGINIA ; PHILADELPHIA ; RICHMOND
James Callow Keyword(s): STUMBLE?
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching hands and feet BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 |
Date learned: 00-00-1935
GOOD LUCK CHARM FOR A NEW HOUSE AND ITS OWNERS
AT A HOME WARMING YOU SHOULD PUT LOOSE CHANGE OVER A DOOR IN THE
HOUSE TO BRING ITS NEW OWNERS GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT LEARNED THE CHARM WHILE LIVING OUT EAST AND SAID SHE
AND HER HUSBAND CONTINUE TO DO IT HERE IN MICHIGAN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Irregular BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 |
Date learned: 10-00-1973
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
"IF YOU FIND A PENNY LYING ON THE GROUND, PICK IT UP, IT'S GOOD LUCK"
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck P881.15 BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 |
Date learned: 11-10-1972
WEDDING CUSTOM
I REMEMBER WHEN MY SISTER AND I WENT TO MY AUNT'S WEDDING. SHE
SAID SHE HAD ON SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING BORROWED
AND SOMETHING BLUE. MY AUNT SAID THAT WITHOUT THOSE THINGS SHE WOULD
NOT HAVE GOOD LUCK THROUGH HER MARRIAGE AND SHE WOULD BE STARTING
OUT ON THE WRONG FOOT.
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Wear something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue BELIEF -- Color BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 |
NEW YEAR'S CUSTOM/LUCK
THE FIRST PERSON TO ENTER THE HOUSE ON NEW YEAR'S DAY MUST BE
HAPPY, HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS, SO THAT THE FAMILY'S GOOD LUCK WILL BE
INSURED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FARMINGTON
James Callow Keyword(s): CONTAGIOUS MAGIC FIRST FOOTING
| Subject headings: | 686 686.1 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 |
Date learned: 09-24-1972
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
CORNCOB PIPES
SMOKING A CORNCOB PIPE WILL BRING GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN ;
James Callow Keyword(s): SMOKING
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Good luck P881.1 BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
BASEBALL
IF YOU RUB A BASEBALL IN THE DIRT BEFORE YOU PLAY, YOU WILL WIN.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN ;
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
GAME SUPERSTITION
WHEN DOING BAD IN BOWLING OR GOLF, DRAW A FENCE ON THE SCORE
CARD AND YOU HAVE BETTER LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
James Callow Keyword(s): FENCE= ZIG-ZAG LINE ON SCOREBOX
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 |
Date learned: 04-18-1971
LUCK BELIEF
A CHILD BORN WITH A 'CZEPAK' (FILM ON HEAD) WILL ALWAYS BE LUCKY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): CAUL AMNION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Head, physiognomy, face BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 |
Date learned: 02-07-1971
GOOD LUCK ( COLLECTOR'S TITLE ) ; HUMAN BEINGS AND THEIR ACTIVITIES ( CLASSIFIER'S TITLE )
IF A BOXER IS TO FIGHT ON HIS WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, GOOD LUCK WILL
COME TO HIM IF HE PLACES HIS WEDDING RING ON THE TOP OF THE POST
IN HIS CORNER.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT REMEMBERS READING THIS IN THE PAPER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 |
GOOD LUCK ( COLLECTOR'S TITLE ) ; GOOD LUCK: HUMAN BEINGS AND THEIR ACTIVITIES ( CLASSIFIER'S TITLE )
IF YOU EAT CABBAGE ON NEW YEAR'S DAY, YOU WILL HAVE GOOD LUCK ALL
YEAR LONG.
Submitter comment:
THIS BELIEF IS HELD BY THE INFORMANT'S MOTHER AS WELL AS HERSELF.
EVERY NEW YEAR'S DAY, THEY PREPARE CABBAGE IN SOME WAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 |
GOOD LUCK. ( COLLECTOR'S TITLE ) ; GOOD LUCK: HUMAN BEINGS AND THEIR ACTIVITIES ( CLASSIFIER'S TITLE)
WHEN A PERSON SNEEZES FOUR TIMES IN SUCCESSION, GOOD LUCK WILL
COME TO HIM.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED THIS FROM HER ROOMMATE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 |
GOOD LUCK ( COLLECTOR'S TITLE ) ; HUMAN BEINGS AND THEIR ACTIVITIES. ( CLASSIFIER'S TITLE)
IF A BABY WETS ON YOU IT IS GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment: HIS ITALIAN MOTHER BELIEVES THIS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): URINATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 |
Date learned: 11-00-1970
LUCK ( COLLECTOR'S TITLE ) ; GOOD LUCK; MIRROR ( CLASSIFIER'S TITLE )
IF YOU FIND A PENNY, IT MEANS GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM HER MOTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 |
Date learned: 00001967 FALL
PLAY YOUR HUNCH. ( COLLECTOR'S TITLE ; GOOD LUCK: HUMAN BEINGS AND THEIR ACTIVITIES ( CLASSIFIER'S TITLE )
IF YOU TOUCH A HUNCHBACK'S HUMP IT BRINGS GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment: HEARD THIS MANY YEARS AGO AND CANNOT REMEMBER WHERE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Physically handicapped Deformed BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 |
Date learned: 08-09-1964
DRESS LUCKY ( COLLECTOR'S TITLE ) ; GOOD LUCK: HUMAN BEINGS AND THEIR ACTIVITIES ( CLASSIFIER'S TITLE )
THE GREEK PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT IT IS GOOD LUCK TO WEAR YOUR UNDERWEAR
INSIDE OUT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): CLOTHING
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 |
Date learned: 06-29-1964
BELIEF ( COLLECTOR'S TITLE ) ; HUMAN BEINGS AND THEIR ACTIVITIES ( CLASSIFIER'S TITLE )
IT IS GOOD LUCK IF YOU KISS THE BLARNEY STONE.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): BELIEF ; Blarney Stone ; Irish ; KISS ; Legend ; Lore ; LUCK
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 |
Date learned: 03-15-1968