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A VERY ANCIENT, ANCIENT ROMAN HISTORY PROFESSOR
WHEN MY HUSBAND WAS A STUDENT IN HISTORY AT WAYNE STATE, HE HAD AN
EXTREMELY OLD PROFESSOR OF ANCIENT HISTORY. MY HUSBAND STARTED
IT AS A JOKE, BUT HIS SAYING WOUND UP AS A KIND OF CAMPUS TALE
FOR THE MUCH REVERED PROFESSOR JOHANSON:
"PROFESSOR JOHANSON IS SO OLD THAT HIS NOTES ARE SIGNED BY
JULIUS CAESAR."
Submitter comment: TOLD BY MY HUSBAND IN 1958
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Secular hero |
Date learned: 00-00-1958
OBSERVATION/OMEN
IF YOU DROP A FORK, KNIFE, AND A SPOON, EXPECT GUESTS FOR DINNER OR
JUST FOR A VISIT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 09-15-1969
OBSERVATION / OMEN
IF YOU TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES LEAVE BOTH SOLES DOWN BECAUSE IF YOU LEAVE
ONE UP IT INDICATES THE COMING OF DEATH.
Submitter comment: FRENCH
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 09-15-1969
HOLY WEEK CUSTOMS ( GOOD FRIDAY )
ON GOOD FRIDAY, NO DAIRY PRODUCTS OR PRODUCTS MADE OF DAIRY PRODUCTS,
NO MEAT, AND NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY BE CONSUMED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 4906 CHARING CROSS ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM ; SELF-SACRIFICE--FASTING
| Subject headings: | 663 Good Friday |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
BELIEF
IF A WOMAN IS BURNED WHILE PREGNANT, THE BABY WILL HAVE THE MARK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS
James Callow Keyword(s): HOMEOPATHIC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Specific distinguishing characteristic Dimple, wart, mole, scar, freckle, birthmark, strawberry mark, bruise, spot (on any part of body) BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 09-27-1969
BIRTH
IN INDIA MOTHERS AND CHILDREN ARE PROTECTED BY KEEPING A PIECE
OF IRON BOILING IN AN EARTHENWARE POT.
Submitter comment:
FOUND IN W. CROOKE'S BOOK 1896 BY RABBI HALPERN, TRIBES AND CAST
OF THE NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth |
Date learned: 00-00-1974
SUPERSTITION
WHEN AN ARAB ENCOUNTERS A SANDSTORM , HE FANCIES THAT HE
HAS MET WITH A JINN OR DEMON & AT ONCE CRIES OUT "IRON! IRON!"
Submitter comment:
THIS WAS GIVEN TO ME BY RABBI HALPERN
AND IS STILL DONE TODAY AT TIMES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Word Letter X570 |
Date learned: 00-00-1974
SUPERSTITION
ANCIEMT GERMANS WERE LOATHE TO EMBARK ON ANY NEW ENTERPRISE WHEN
THE MOON WAS INVISIBLE
Submitter comment: THIS WAS GIVEN TO ME BY RABBI HALPERN
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Moon |
Date learned: 00-00-1974
BIRTH
MONDAY'S CHILD IS FAIR OF FACE,
TUESDAY'S CHILD IS FULL OF GRACE.
WEDNESDAY'S CHILD IS FULL OF WOE,
AND THURSDAY'S CHILD HAS FAR TO GO.
FRIDAY'S CHILD IS LOVING & GIVING
AND SATURDAY'S CHILD HAS TO WORK FOR A LIVING.
BUT THE BAIRN THAT IS BORN ON THE SABBATH DAY,
IS BONNY AND LUCKY AND WISE AND GAY
Submitter comment: WAS GIVEN TO ME BY RABBI HALPERN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour |
Date learned: 00-00-1974
MARRIAGE
IN RURAL DISTRICTS OF GERMANY THE BRIDE SENDS THE GROOM AN
ENBOIDERED SHIRT WHILE HE SENDS HER A PRESENT OF SLIPPERS,
HANDKERCHIEFS, & SCARVES.
Submitter comment: GIVEN TO ME BY RABBI HALPERN, HE COULD NOT REMEMBER THE SOURCE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage |
Date learned: 00-00-1974
FUNERAL CUSTOM
THE ST. AMOUR'S HAVE ALWAYS HAD THE SONG "NOW I SEE
HIM FACE TO FACE " PLAYED OR SANG AT FAMILY FUNERALS.
Submitter comment:
THIS TRADITION STARTED WITH MRS. ST. AMOUR,S GRANDMOTHER.
IT WAS PLAYED AT HER FUNERAL.
IT WAS ALSO PLAYED AT HER OLDER SISTER,S FUNERAL.
MRS. ST. AMOUR'S AUNT HEARD THIS SONG THROUGH THE BED SPRINGS
ON HER DEATH BED.
SHE DIED A SHORT TIME LATER.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 48013 ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS
Keyword(s): CUSTOM ; Funeral ; RITUAL ; SONG
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Crucial moment of life Life cycle C434.546 |
Date learned: 12-03-1982
IN COLLECTING MAGICAL HEALING HERBS
YOU SHOULD NOT TOUCH THE HERBS WITH COLD IRON
OR STEEL OR THE HERBS WILL RAPIDLY LOSE THEIR POWERS.
APPROPRIATE WAYS OF GATHERING THEM ARE
1. PLUCKING
2. CUTTING WITH "ELDER METALS", I.E., GOLD OR BRONZE.
3. CUTTING WITH AN IRON BLADE WHICH IS RED HOT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
HOLY THURSDAY
MRS. KEHOE'S FAMILY ALWAYS VISITED TEN CHURCHES ON HOLY
THURSDAY. IT USED TO BE A CATHOLIC TRADITION.
THE CHURCHES WERE SET UP WITH BEAUTIFUL FLOWER ARANGEMENTS
ON THE ALTARS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 48013 ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS
| Subject headings: | 663 Holy Thursday 686 First / Once / One / Newness CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church |
Date learned: 12-03-1982
HOOK HAND
A BOY AND GIRL IN FLORIDA WENT PARKING IN AN ORANGE
GROVE. THE GIRL WAS FRIGHTENED BY REPORTS SHE'D HEARD
ON THE RADIO. THE POLICE WERE LOOKING FOR A MAN WHO'D
JUST EXCAPED FROM A HOSPITAL FOR THE CRIMINALLY INSANE.
HE HAD A HOOK FOR ONE HAND WITH WHICH HE GOUGED HIS
VICTIMS. THE GIRL WANTED TO GO HOME, BUT HER BOYFRIEND
THOUGHT THIS WAS JUST CRAZINESS. SHE INSISTED THAT HE
TAKE HER HOME, SO ANGRILY, HE STARTED THE CAR. NEITHER
TALKED ALL THE WAY HOME. THE BOY GOT OUT TO OPEN THE
GIRL'S DOOR. AS SHE JUMPED QUICKLY FROM THE CAR, SHE
LOOKED AT THE DOOR HANDLE. MOONLIGHT REFLECTED OFF A
SILVER HOOK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS ; ON A DARK ROAD
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Physically handicapped Deformed |
Date learned: 00-00-1969
HOLIDAY CUSTOMS
MRS. KEHOE'S FAMILY BELIEVED IN CRIS KRINGLE AND NOT IN SANTA
CLAUSE. CRIS KRINGLE CAME TO THE HOUSE ON CHRISTMAS EVE WITH
A LARGE BLACK BAG OF PRESENTS FOR THE CHILDREN.
THE FAMILY NEVER PUT THE GIFTS UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE.
Submitter comment:
MRS. KEHOE LEARNED LATER THAT CRIS KRINGLE WAS REALLY HER
AUNT DRESSED IN A CRIS KRINGLE OUTFIT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 48013 ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Santa Claus BELIEF -- P42 |
Date learned: 12-03-1982
AUTHOR
MRS. ST. AMOUR'S MOTHER'S FIRST COUSIN WAS WALTER WHITMAN, THE
FAMOUS POET.
HE LIVED IN THE EAST. CONNECTICUT WAS HIS HOME STATE.
Submitter comment:
ALSO THE ST. AMOUR FAMILY SAY POEMS AT THE DINNER TABLE
ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS. THEY HOLD HANDS AT THANKSGIVING DINNER
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 48013 ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. BELIEF -- Secular hero BELIEF -- Prayer SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 12-03-1982
HEADACHE
IF YOU LET A STRAND OF HAIR FLY OUT THE CAR WINDOW THE PERSON TO WHOM
THE HAIR BELONGS WILL GET A HEADACHE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN, ASSUMED ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS
Keyword(s): AUTOMOBILE ; CAUSE
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
IT IS BAD LUCK TO WASH CLOTHES ON HOLY THURSDAY. THIS IS A ROMANIAN
BELIEF.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS ; POPP RESIDENCE
Keyword(s): RELIGIOUS CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | 663 Holy Thursday CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting F663.32 |
Date learned: 10-06-1969
MUSHROOM BELIEF
TO SEE IF THE MUSHROOMS YOU PICKED ARE
REALLY MUSHROOMS AND NOT TOAD STOOLS, PUT A PENNY IN
THE POT WHEN YOU COOK THEM. IF THE PENNY DOES NOT
TURN BLACK THEN THEY ARE MUSHROOMS AND SAFE TO EAT.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
James Callow comment:
Original BN [N242] crossed out. Replaced with current classification.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 13557 ROSEMONT ; Bloomfield, Julia
Keyword(s): BELIEF ; COIN ; COOKING ; CUSTOM ; FOOD ; Lore ; Mushroom ; Penny
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 11-18-1968
BAD LUCK
IF A PERSON SEES HIS OWN SHADOW ON A NIGHT WITH A FULL MOON,
EVIL THINGS WILL BEGIN TO HAPPEN TO HIM.
Submitter comment: HE SAID HE SAW HIS OWN SHADOW AND HE WAS ALMOST RUN DOWN BY A CAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Bad luck Body parts and functions BELIEF -- Bad luck Time (year, season, week, hour, etc.) Occasion Event |
Date learned: 12-03-1982