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LEGEND
IF YOU WERE A BAD BOY WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG AND YOUR PARENTS
COULDN'T CONTROL YOU THEY WOULD SEND YOU AWAY TO THIS OLD
MAN'S HOUSE WHERE HE WOULD BEAT YOU AND MAKE YOU LISTEN. YOUR
PARENTS WOULD ALSO CALL HIM ON THE PHONE AND TELL HIM
YOU WERE
BAD AND HE WOULD COME TO YOUR HOUSE IF YOUR PARENTS WANTED HIM.
HIS NAME WAS MR. SKEEZIX. TO GET Y,OU TO OBEY YOUR PARENTS WOULD
SAY: ' DO YOU WANT ME TO GET MR. SKEEZIX?'
THAT WAS ENOUGH TO MAKE YOU LISTEN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
James Callow Keyword(s): THREAT
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Explanation of a name BELIEF -- Human Being |
WEATHER PROVERB
ONION'S SKIN VERY THIN
MILD WINTER COMING IN
ONION'S SKIN THICK AND TOUGH
COMING WINTER COLD AND ROUGH
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
Keyword(s): WEATHER PROVERB
James Callow Keyword(s): PREDICTION ; SYMBOL ; VEGETABLE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb Proverb BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Plants |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
IRISH WART CURE
TAKE A WHOLE POTATOE AND SLICE IT IN HALF. PUT ONE HALF ASIDE. TAKE
THE FIRST HALF AND RUB IT ON THE WART ONCE A DAY FOR NINE DAYS, THEN
THROW IT AWAY. NEXT TAKE THE SECOND HALF AND FOR NINE MORE DAYS RUB
IT ON THE WART, THEN DISCARD IT. THE WART SHOULD SOON DISAPPEAR.
Submitter comment:
THIS ITEM WAS GIVEN TO MRS. CHESNEY BY MATILDA MELLON, HER MOTHER,
WHO WAS AN IRISH IMMIGRANT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- P763 |
IRISH GIFT BELIEF
WHENEVER A SHARP OBJECT IS GIVEN AS A GIFT A PENNY SHOULD BE GIVEN
ALONG WITH IT. THE PENNY INSURES THAT FRIENDSHIP WILL NOT BE BROKEN.
Submitter comment:
THIS ITEM WAS GIVEN TO MRS. CHESNEY BY MATILDA MELLON, HER MOTHER,
WHO WAS AN IRISH IMMIGRANT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
James Callow Keyword(s): SYMBOL
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 09-16-1975
DIVINATION OF DESTINY
WHEN A BABY IS VERY YOUNG PLACE A COIN, BEER AND A ROSARY WITHIN THE
REACH OF THE BABY. IF THE BABY FIRST REACHES FOR THE COIN, IT WILL
ALWAYS HAVE MONEY. IF IT REACHES FOR THE BEER IT WILL FAVOR THE
DRINK. IF IT FIRST REACHES FOR THE ROSARY THE BABY IS DESTINED TO
BECOME RELIGIOUS.
Submitter comment: THIS ITEM WAS GIVEN TO MRS. CHESNEY BY MATILDA MELLON, HER MOTHER, WHO WAS AN IRISH IMMIGRANT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
James Callow Keyword(s): ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ; SYMBOLS ; SYMPATHETIC MAGIC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 09-16-1975
IT IS BAD LUCK TO LEAVE A HOUSEHOLD YOU ARE VISITING ON THE HALF OR
QUARTER HOURS. ONE MAY ONLY LEAVE ON THE HOUR. THIS IS AN OLD IRISH
PLOY TO KEEP THE GUESTS FROM LEAVING.
Submitter comment:
THIS ITEM WAS GIVEN TO MRS. CHESNEY BY MATILDA MELLON, HER MOTHER,
WHO WAS AN IRISH IMMIGRANT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Number BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 09-16-1975
IRISH BELIEF ABOUT THE MOON
WHENEVER THE MOON IS RED IT MEANS THERE WILL BE BLOODSHED.
Submitter comment:
THIS ITEM WAS GIVEN TO MRS. CHESNEY BY MATILDA MELLON, HER MOTHER,
WHO WAS AN IRISH IMMIGRANT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
James Callow Keyword(s): INTERNAL RHYME ; SYMBOL ; SYMPATHETIC MAGIC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Sign Color BELIEF -- Weather sign or control |
Date learned: 09-16-1975
BELIEF ABOUT LITTLE PEOPLE
WHENEVER YOU MILK A COW, THE FIRST SQUIRT SHOULD ALWAYS GO ON THE
GROUND FOR THE LITTLE PEOPLE. IF YOU DO NOT, EARLY IN THE MORNING THE
LITTLE PEOPLE WILL COME AND MILK THE COW DRY.
Submitter comment:
THIS ITEM WAS GIVEN TO MRS. CHESNEY BY MATILDA MELLON, HER MOTHER,
WHO WAS AN IRISH IMMIGRANT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Working BELIEF -- Fairy Elf Goblin Gnome |
Date learned: 09-16-1975
BELIEF ABOUT LITTLE PEOPLE
ALWAYS LEAVE SOME FOOD ON YOUR DOOR STEP FOR THE LITTLE PEOPLE. THIS
KEEPS YOU FROM THEIR MISCHIEF.
Submitter comment:
THIS ITEM WAS GIVEN TO MRS. CHESNEY BY MATILDA MELLON, HER MOTHER,
WHO WAS AN IRISH IMMIGRANT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Routine activity Food Drink -- Food BELIEF -- Fairy Elf Goblin Gnome |
Date learned: 09-16-1975
IRISH GIFT BELIEF
WHENEVER A PURSE IS GIVEN AWAY THERE SHOULD ALWAYS BE A PENNY IN IT
TO INSURE THAT THE RECIPIENT WILL ALWAYS HAVE WEALTH.
Submitter comment:
THIS ITEM WAS GIVEN TO MRS. CHESNEY BY MATILDA MELLON, HER MOTHER,
WHO WAS AN IRISH IMMIGRANT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
James Callow Keyword(s): SYMBOL ; SYMPATHETIC MAGIC
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 09-16-1975
POLISH EASTER CUSTOM
AT MASS ON EASTER SATURDAY EACH POLISH FAMILY BRINGS A BASKET OF FOOD
WITH THEM. INSIDE IS EVERYTHING THEY ARE PLANNING TO EAT ON EASTER
SUNDAY, BREAD, KILBASA, HAM, COLORED EGGS, BUTTER, SALT. THE FATHER
OF THE FAMILY BRINGS THIS BASKET TO ( THE ) ALTAR TO BE BLESSED.
AFTER MASS EACH FAMILY COLLECTS THEIR OWN AND LEAVES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS ; 20887 BEAUFAIT
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM ; SWIECZONKA
| Subject headings: | 663 Holy Saturday CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday |
Date learned: 11-22-1971
SWITCHING DAY
ON THE DAY AFTER EASTER POLISH GIRLS STAY INSIDE IF THEY
KNOW WHAT'S GOOD FOR THEM. THE BOYS ARE OUT TO GET THEM WITH WATER
BALLOONS, EGGS, NUTS AND VARIOUS OTHER GOODIES. SOMETIMES IN THE
MORNING PARENTS WILL LET NEIGHBORHOOD BOYS IN, AND THEY QUIETLY MAKE
WAY TO THE DAUGHTER'S BEDROOM WHERE SHE SLEEPS, AND
BEGIN TO "SWITCH" THE FEET WITH LIMBS OF PUSSY WILLOW
TREES; THEY MAY ALSO SPRINKLE WATER ON THE GIRLS. THIS CUSTOM IS
DERIVED FROM THE ACTION OF LONG AGO
WHEN ST. STEPHEN WAS STONED THE DAY AFTER
EASTER. HOWEVER, THE BOYS MUST BEWARE, FOR TUESDAY IS REVENGE
DAY AND THE GIRLS ARE OUT TO GET THEM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS ; 20887 BEAUFAIT
Keyword(s): DYNGUS DAY ; RITUAL WHIPPING ; WATER ; WILLOW
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Monday Dyngus CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Tuesday Revenge Day |
Date learned: 11-22-1971
SAINT PATRICK'S DAY MARCH 17
IN MY FAMILY IT'S THE "WEARIN' OF THE GREEN" AND FAMILY CELEBRATION.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- March 17 Feast of St. Patrick CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 F642.9 |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
OMEN
IF YOU EVER TELL A LIE YOUR HAND WILL STINK.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT IS FROM VIRGINIA AND SAID SHE TOLD HER SON THIS TO
KEEP HIM FROM LYING AND HE BELIEVED IT UNTIL HE WAS 20.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 11-24-1971
SUPERSTITION
WHEN SOMEONE DROPS A SPOON, YOU WILL HAVE COMPANY SOON.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 03-09-1971
SUPERSTITION
WHEN A PICTURE FALLS FROM YOUR WALL SOMEONE YOU KNOW WILL DIE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 03-09-1971
SUPERSTITION
AN ITCHY PALM MEANS MONEY'S COMING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 03-07-1971
BOILING ROOT VEGETABLES
YOU HAVE TO START BOILING ROOT VEGETABLES IN COLD WATER, BECAUSE
THEY ARE USED TO THE COLD OF THE SOIL AND HOT WATER WILL SHOCK THEM,
VEGETABLES WHICH GROW ABOVE GROUND, SUCH AS BEANS, SHOULD BE STARTED
IN WARM WATER BECAUSE THEY ARE USED TO THE WARMTH OF THE SUN, AND
COLD WATER WILL SHOCK THEM. THIS WAS WELL KNOWN BY ALL GOOD POLISH
COOKS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
| Subject headings: | Favorites Food Drink -- Manner of preparation Process BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 09-00-1972
THE SARACENS ARE THWARTED
WE USED TO LIVE NEAR IL MONTE (THE MOUNTAIN) IN
SICILY. IT WAS THE ONLY ONE AROUND AND YOU COULD SEE
IT FOR MILES. A LONG TIME AGO, THE SARACENS TRIED TO
CAPTURE IL MONTE, BUT THERE WERE THICK WALLS, SO THEY
COULDN'T GET IN. WELL, THEY DECIDED TO STARVE THE
PEOPLE OUT. THEN THE PRIEST ASKED ALL THE NURSING
MOTHERS TO GIVE THEIR MILK. THE PEOPLE MADE A BIG
LOAF OF BREAD, A PIECE OF CHEESE, AND STUCK THEM ON
POLES NEAR THE WALLS. THE SARACENS THOUGHT, "THESE
PEOPLE HAVE PLENTY OF GOOD." SO THEY WENT AWAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Tale |
DO YOU KNOW WHY POLAKS PAINT THE TOPS OF THEIR GARBAGE
CANS ORANGE?
BECAUSE THEY WANT EVERYONE TO THINK THEY'RE
EATING OUT AT HOWARD JOHNSON'S (NOTED FOR ORANGE ROOFS)
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Stupid man or woman B662.5 |
Date learned: 01-26-1967