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THE DANCE TO THE DEVIL
WHEN MY FRIEND AND I WERE IN CALIFORNIA LAST CHRISTMAS
WE HAD THESE SILVER BEADS, CALLED THE BEADS OF DEATH.
WE PUT THEM IN THE SHAPE OF A D FOR DEVIL, AND PROCEEDED
TO DO A DANCE. WE REALLY GOT INTO IT, BECAUSE WE STARTED
TO LOSE COMPLETE CONTROL OF OURSELVES AND WERE ROLLING
ALL OVER THE FLOOR AND DOING WILD DANCES AND YELLING. IT
WAS LIKE SOME FORCE HAD TAKEN US BOTH OVER AND WAS CONTROL-
LING OUR MOVEMENTS. I DID THIS ONE OTHER TIME WITH ANOTHER
FRIEND, AND SOMEWHAT OF THE SAME THING HAPPENED BUT NOT AS
VIOLENT. OH YES, AFTER WE DID THIS WE HAD BAD LUCK FOR
ABOUT ONE WEEK.
Where learned: CALIFORNIA
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- C425 BELIEF -- Bad luck |
HUNGARIAN SUPERSTITION
NEVER STEP OVER A PERSON WHEN HE IS LYING IN BED OR IT WILL BRING
HIM GREAT DANGER.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM HER HUNGARIAN FATHER.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; YONKERS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Home BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 12-22-1963
ITALIAN AND FRENCH SUPERSTITION: BREAD AND LUCK
ALWAYS HAVE THE CRUST OF THE BREAD FACING UP ON THE TABLE OR YOU
WILL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Submitter comment: LEARNED WHILE TRAVELLING THROUGHOUT EUROPE 1959-1961.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; JAMAICA
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Home BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 12-24-1963
SUPERSTITION--BAD LUCK
IT IS UNLUCKY TO LIGHT THREE CIGARETTES FROM A SINGLE MATCH.
Submitter comment: FROM FRIENDS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Bad luck |
GERMAN SUPERSTITION
ACCIDENTALLY PUTTING YOUR STOCKING ON WRONG SIDE OUT MEANS GOOD
LUCK, BUT IT'S UNLUCKY TO TURN THEM ON THE RIGHT SIDE IF YOU SEE
THE MISTAKE.
Submitter comment: HEARD IN STEELTON, PENNSYLVANIA ABOUT 1920.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 00001920 CA
ITALIAN AND FRENCH SUPERSTITION
NEVER CROSS YOUR FORK AND KNIFE AFTER A MEAL OR TERRIBLE
FORTUNE WILL COME YOUR WAY.
Submitter comment: LEARNED WHILE TRAVELLING IN EUROPE 1959-1961.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; JAMAICA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 12-24-1963
JAMAICAN SUPERSTITION
IT'S BAD LUCK TO SWEEP THE HOUSE AFTER 6 O'CLOCK AT NIGHT.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM A LADY-FRIEND FROM JAMAICA.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; JAMAICA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Working BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 01-01-1964
IT IS GOOD LUCK TO GET MARRIED AS THE BIG HAND OF THE
CLOCK GOES UP AND BAD LUCK TO GET MARRIED AS THE
HANDS GO DOWN.
Data entry tech comment: LIKE AT 12:00 NOON RATHER THAN 12:15
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Time or day of ceremony BELIEF -- Good luck Activities BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 10-00-1968
IF THREE BAD OMENS OR SIGNS HAPPEN OR APPEAR TO YOU
IN ONE DAY, IT IS A SIGN OF GOOD LUCK TO COME. BUT
IF THERE ARE MORE OR LESS THAN THREE, THIS IS A
SIGN OF BAD LUCK TO COME.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GRAND RAPIDS
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
RIGHT EAR RINGS, BAD LUCK.
RIGHT EYE ITCHES, BAD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IT IS A SIGN OF GOOD LUCK WHEN A PIGEON SITS ON
YOUR ROOF.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Use of Object Animals BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 12-00-1965
IF THE BRIDE CRIES OR SEES SOME CRYING BEFORE HER
WEDDING, SHE WILL HAVE A BAD LIFE.
Submitter comment:
MRS. BROWN DOES NOT BELIEVE THIS TO BE TRUE, AND
NEITHER CAN SHE REMEMBER WHERE SHE HEARD IT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Bad luck |
A MAN SHOULD ALWAYS WALK ON THE OUTSIDE. IF A GIRL
DOES, AN ACCIDENT IS LIKELY TO OCCUR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 03-20-1968
IF YOU WALK UNDER A LADDER, IT MEANS SOMETHING WILL
FALL ON YOU.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 03-20-1968
IF YOU DROP A FORK, YOU WILL HAVE A MALE VISITOR.
IF YOU DROP A SPOON, YOUR VISITOR WILL BE FEMALE.
HOWEVER, IF YOU DROP A KNIFE, YOU WILL RECEIVE BAD NEWS.
Where learned: OHIO ; NORTH OLMSTED
Date learned: 00-00-1956
IF A MAN DROPS A FORK, IT MEANS THAT A GIRLFRIEND
REMEMBERS HIM.
IF A GIRL DROPS A SPOON IT MEANS THAT A BOY IS
REMEMBERING HER AND MAY COME OVER. IT IS GOOD
LUCK.
Submitter comment: FROM HIS MOTHER.
Where learned: TELEPHONE CONVERSATION
Date learned: 08-09-1964
TOSS OR DAMAGE TO THE SHIP'S FLAG WAS SURE
DISASTER.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 10-29-1968
IT IS BAD LUCK TO SPILL OIL.
Submitter comment:
GERTRUDE THINKS SHE FIRST HEARD THIS BELIEF FROM HER
MOTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 07-13-1964
IF YOU DROP A GLOVE YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 02-28-1970
IF A HOLY PICTURE FALLS OFF THE WALL, GOD IS DISPLEASED
WITH YOU AND BAD LUCK WILL COME YOUR WAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 11-12-1969