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IT RAINS ON THE RITIOUS.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon

Date learned: 00-00-1972

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A FALLING STAR IS GOOD LUCK.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Star
BELIEF -- Good luck

Date learned: 00-00-1972

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IF YOU CARRY TOOLS THROUGH THE KITCHEN, IT IS A SIGN OF
BAD LUCK TO COME.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Tools

Date learned: 00-00-1972

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OPALS ARE VERY BAD LUCK.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Keyword(s): GEMS GEMSTONE GEM

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Jewelry (gems, rings, etc.)

Date learned: 00-00-1972

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FOR A PICTURE TO FALL FROM THE WALL IS BAD LUCK, UNLESS A
A PRAYER IS SAID QUIETLY.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Prayer
BELIEF -- Bad luck

Date learned: 00-00-1972

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TO INSURE GOOD LUCK FOR THE NEW YEAR, ON NEW YEAR'S MORNING
SAY "WHITE RABBITS, WHITE RABBITS, WHITE RABBITS," AS SOON
AS YOU WAKE UP.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's
BELIEF -- Mammal
BELIEF -- Good luck Animals

Date learned: 00-00-1972

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NEVER MARRY IN THE MONTH OF MAY; ONLY HARLOTS MARRY IN THIS
MONTH.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May
BELIEF -- Marriage

Date learned: 00-00-1972

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ALWAYS HAVE MONEY IN YOUR POCKET ON NEW YEAR'S DAY OR YOU
WILL BE POOR ALL YEAR.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: Observation
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's

Date learned: 00-00-1972

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NEVER MARRY ON FRIDAY; IT'S BAD LUCK.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage
BELIEF -- Bad luck Crucial moment of life

Date learned: 00-00-1972

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IT'S BAD LUCK TO SING IN BED.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Games Pastimes Sports

Date learned: 00-00-1972

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YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO WHISTLE OR SING AT THE TABLE WHEN YOU'RE
EATING, BECAUSE IT'S BAD LUCK.

Data entry tech comment: SPELLING CORRECTED.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Food and drink

Date learned: 00-00-1972

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THE GROOMSMAN THAT CATCHES THE GARTER IS THE NEXT TO BE
MARRIED.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: Observation
BELIEF -- Marriage Bouquet

Date learned: 07-05-1972

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NO SHARP OBJECTS SHOULD BE GIVEN AS WEDDING GIFTS FOR IT CUTS
FRIENDSHIP.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank
BELIEF -- Marriage Gifts

Date learned: 07-05-1972

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WHOEVER CATCHES THE BOUQUET IS THE NEXT TO BE MARRIED.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage Bouquet

Date learned: 07-05-1972

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IN A JEWISH MARRIAGE, THE BRIDE'S RING IS SUPPOSED TO BE
FLAWLESS SO THE MARRIAGE WILL HAVE NO FLAWS.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage Engagement ring

Date learned: 07-05-1972

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IF IT RAINS ON THE WEDDING DAY, THE MARRIAGE WILL BE UNHAPPY
AND LAST ONLY A SHORT TIME.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: Observation
BELIEF -- Marriage Superstition about good weather
BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon

Date learned: 04-08-1969

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IF IT RAINS WHILE THE SUN IS SHINING, IT WILL RAIN THE NEXT DAY
AT THE SAME TIME.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- P452
BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through A time segment or a direction
BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon

Date learned: 08-07-1968

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EVERY TIME YOU SEE A WHITE HORSE, YOU LICK THE END OF THE INDEX
FINGER OF YOUR RIGHT HAND, HIT IT AGAINST THE PALM OF YOUR LEFT
HAND, AND THEN HIT YOUR LEFT PALM WITH THE END OF YOUR RIGHT
FIST. THIS IS CALLED "STAMPING WHITE HORSES." WHEN YOU SEE 100
WHITE HORSES AND STAMPTHEM THIS WAY, YOUR WISH WILL COME TRUE.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Mammal
BELIEF -- Prayer
BELIEF -- Number P686.1.100

Date learned: 07-29-1968

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IF YUR PALM ITCHES, SOMEONE IS GOING TO LEAVE YOU SOME MONEY.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching hands and feet

Date learned: 07-29-1968

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IT IS BAD LUCK TO PUT A HAT ON THE BED.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.)

Date learned: 07-03-1970

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