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GESTURE
IN EUROPE, WHEN A LARGE CROWD IS AT SOMETHING LIKE A SPORTING EVENT,
INSTEAD OF BOOING, THEY WHISTLE WHEN SHOWING DISPLEASURE WITH
SOMETHING OR SOMEBODY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FARMINGTON ; TOLD IN
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula SPEECH -- To Be Heard |
Date learned: 09-26-1972
ST. PAT
THE MOST POPULAR AND WIDE-SPREAD STORY ABOUT SAINT PATRICK IS
THAT THANKS TO HIM, IRELAND HAS NO SNAKES. IT IS BELIEVED THAT
ST. PAT REMOVED THEM IN PIED PIPER FASHION.
James Callow Keyword(s): ANIMAL
| Subject headings: | Prophet / Seer / Soothsayer BELIEF -- Religious hero SPEECH -- Proper Name SPEECH -- To Be Heard |
Date learned: 00-00-1960
CUSTOM
ON THE LAKES, CAPTAINS OF THEIR SHIPS SALUTE EACH OTHER WITH TWO
LONG BLASTS AND ONE SHORT ONE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GRAND MARAIS
Keyword(s): SALUTE SHIPS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business SPEECH -- To Be Heard |
Date learned: NOT INCLUDED
NEW YEAR'S IN JAPAN
ON JANUARY 1ST AT THE STROKE OF 12 MIDNIGHT
ALL THE TEMPLES ALL OVER THE COUNTRY BEGIN TO
STRIKE THEIR BELLS. THE BELLS ARE RUNG 108 TIMES TO
PRAY FOR EVERLASTING PEACE. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
NUMBER 108 HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE BUDDAH RELIGION.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIBRARY ; DETROIT ; THE UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Keyword(s): NOISE
Date learned: 11-11-1969
EXTRA CORPORAL MEANS OF COMMUNICATION/ TO BE HEARD
ON CHRISTMAS MORNING, THE NOVICES (THOSE WAITING TO PROFESS THEIR
RELIGIOUS VOWS) WOULD WALK THROUGH THE CORRIDORS OF THE CONVENT
SINGING CHRISTMAS HYMNS. OTHERWISE, THE SISTERS WERE AWAKENED AND
PUT TO BED BY A BELL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 19711 HAWTHORNE ; SAINT RITA CONVENT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. SPEECH -- To Be Heard |
Date learned: 03-01-1970
CHARGE CALL
CRAZE FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS FOR A TRUMPET FLOURISH TO BE PROCEEDED
(PRECEDED? SUCCEEDED?)
BY A YELL OF "CHARGE" FROM SPECTATORS AT A BASKETBALL OR A FOOTBALL
GAME.
Where learned: DETROIT ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): SPORTS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion SPEECH -- To Be Heard |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
EXTRA-CORPORAL COMMUNICATION
AT ST. SYLVESTOR CHURCH, WARREN, MICHIGAN, THE CHURCH BELLS TOLL AT
THE BEGINNING OF A FUNERAL SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY TIME THAT THE
BELLS TOLL.
Where learned: DETROIT ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): SYLVESTER
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- FS46 SPEECH -- To Be Heard |
Date learned: 03-10-1970
AT A SPANISH CATHOLIC WEDDING, THE BRIDE AND GROOM SEAL THEIR VOWS
WITH A CAPE WHICH IS BLESSED BY THE PRIEST. AT THE RECEPTION THE
AUDIENCE CAN COMMAND THEM TO KISS BY BEATING ON A GLASS WITH A FORK
UNTIL THEY DO SO.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress Overall body coverUpper body and arms SPEECH -- Gesture SPEECH -- To Be Heard |
Date learned: 11-14-1980
MY NEIGHBORS ONCE LIVED IN A VILLAGE AND THEY HAD A SET OF BELLS FOR
THEIR SHEEP. THEY WERE MADE AT THE MONASTERY AND EACH SET HAD A
DIFFERENT TONE, SO THE SHEPHERDS COULD TELL THEIR FLOCKS APART.
WHEN HER GRANDPA WENT TO GREECE, THEY FOUND HIS BELLS AND SAW
SHEPHERDS USING BELLS ON THEIR SHEEP.
Submitter comment:
THIS STORY WAS AN ENJOYABLE ONE. IF I WAS A CHILD IN GREECE, I WOULD
HAVE LIKED IT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal SPEECH -- To Be Heard |
Date learned: 00-00-1980
THE BONES
THE BONES ARE A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT. THEY LOOK LIKE RIB BONES
AND ARE ABOUT 6 INCHES LONG. A GUY WOULD PLACE THREE OF THEM
BETWEEN HIS FINGERS AND CLICK THEM TOGETHER TO MAKE SOUNDS.
Submitter comment:
THE BONES COME FROM INDIANA AND WERE FOUND ANYWHERE THERE WAS
MUSIC. THEY WERE USUALLY CURVED, BLACK IN COLOR, AND USED TO KEEP
TIME THE WAY WE USE A DRUM TODAY. THE INFORMANT SAID THAT SOME
PEOPLE WERE SO GOOD AT IT THAT "YOU COULD TELL WHAT SONG HE WAS
PLAYING JUST FROM THE BONES."
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Music ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Musical instrument SPEECH -- To Be Heard |
TO CALL ANOTHER CHILD OUT TO PLAY,
A CHILD WILL SING THEIR FRIEND'S NAME OUTSIDE
HIS FRIEND'S HOUSE.
Submitter comment:
THIS WAS THE ONLY WAY A CHILD CALLED UPON A FRIEND.
USING THE TELEPHONE OR DOORBELL WAS UNHEARD OF.
Where learned: DETROIT
Date learned: 00-00-1975
ANIMAL CALLS (CATTLE)
"TO CALL THE CATTLE IN FROM THE WOODS, MOST OF THE FARMERS IN MY
AREA (ST. CLAIR, MI.) WILL CALL 'COME BAHS, COME BAHS!' SEVERAL
TIMES VERY QUICKLY AND LOUDLY. THIS WILL CAUSE THE CATTLE TO
COME RUNNING UP TO THE BARN. IF THE FARMER DOESN'T FEEL LIKE
CALLING, AS MY GRANDFATHER DID MANY TIMES, HE'LL TURN THE MOTOR
ON IN THE SILO WHICH ACTS AS A DINNER BELL FOR THE CATTLE."
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F535 SPEECH -- Onomatopoeia SPEECH -- To Be Heard |
Date learned: 04-00-1984
Parade
In the Luzwick family, after each child was potty trained, the
members of the family had a parade to celebrate the child's
accomplishment. They used toy instruments, and traveled the house
cheering for the successful child.
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; CHICAGO
Date learned: 00001971ca
Our family has a phone signal that we can use when calling each
other. If we want the person to know that it is someone from the
family calling, we would let the phone ring once, hang up, then
call right back.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- To Be Heard |
Date learned: 00001980S
WHENEVER YOU HEAR AN AMBULANCE, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS MAKE
THE SIGN OF THE CROSS AS A LITTLE PRAYER FOR WHATEVER
HAS HAPPENED.
Where learned: DETROIT ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): SIREN
Date learned: 03-12-1970