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FESTIVAL OF DURGA PUJA
THE FESTIVAL IS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER AND IS BASED ON
AN ANCIENT RELIGIOUS MYTH.
ONCE THERE WAS A DEMON (REPRESENTING EVIL) WHO WAS
CAUSING TERRIBLE DESTRUCTION AND SICKNESS THROUGHOUT
THE WORLD. A GODDESS WITH TEN ARMS APPEARED RIDING
ON THE BACK OF A LION AND KILLED THE DEMON WITH A SPEAR.
MEANING: GOOD OVERCOMES EVIL.
THE PEOPLE OF BENGAL CELEBRATE THE OCCASION BY BUILDING
AN IDOL OF THIS GODDESS IN EACH NEIGHBORHOOD, ABOUT
12 TO 20 FEET HIGH OUT OF CLAY. THEY WORSHIP THE IDOL
BY CARRYING A PLATE CONTAINING CANDLES TO HER (THE
PLATE IS CALLED "ARATI"). AFTER FIVE DAYS OF FESTIVI-
TIES, THE IDOLS ARE TOTED TO A RIVER AND DUMPED IN TO
SYMBOLIZE THAT THE GODDESS HAS RETURNED TO HEAVEN
AFTER KILLING THE DEMON.
Data entry tech comment:
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER (ASVINA). SPICER-"BOOK OF FESTIVALS,"
P. 161, KATHY LOESER.
CN[ TYNAN, ANDREA
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; INDIA ; CALCUTTA
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- September 23 equinox to December 20 Also used for Advent. |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
FESTIVAL OF ANNA PRASAN
SIX MONTHS AFTER THE BIRTH OF A BABY, HE IS NOW ALLOWED
TO EAT SOLID FOODS. FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO CELEBRATE
THE HAPPY OCCASION; THEY BRING GIFTS FOR THE BABY.
THREE OBJECTS ARE PLACED BEFORE THE BABY, REPRESENTING
EDUCATION, WEALTH, AND RELIGION. IF THE CHILD
FIRST GRASPS A PEN, HE WILL BE A SCHOLAR, IF HE
GRASPS THE COIN, HE WILL ACQUIRE GREAT WEALTH,
AND IF HE GRASPS THE RELIGIOUS SYMBOL, HE WILL
EMBRACE THE CLERGY.
Submitter comment: FROM CALCUTTA, INDIA.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; INDIA ; CALCUTTA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Use of object for determining future of young |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
3 MEN AT HOTEL RIDDLE
Q: THREE MEN WENT TO A HOTEL AND RENTED A ROOM. THE MANAGER CHARGED
THEM 30.00 DOLLARS $10.00 APIECE. THE ROOM WASN'T THAT GOOD SO THE
MANAGER DECIDED TO RETURN $5.00, TO SPLIT AMONG THE THREE MEN. THE
BELLBOY WAS SENT WITH THE MONEY AND ON THE WAY HE DECIDED TO KEEP
$2.00 AND GIVE THEM $3.00, $1.00 APIECE. THEREFORE, THEY EACH PAID
$9.00. BUT 9X3=27 AND 27+2>29. WHERE'S THE OTHER DOLLAR?
A: THAT'S THE WRONG WAY TO FIGURE IT OUT. THE MANAGER HAS $25.00.
25+5=30
James Callow comment: THE PATRONS HAVE $1 EACH=$3; THE BELLBOY HAS $2. TOTAL $30
Where learned: INDIANA ; University of Notre Dame ; TOLD AT
Keyword(s): MONETARY (Q) ; MONETARY ITEMS (A) ; PERSONS (Q) ; PERSONS (Q)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
KRAKOWIAK (POLISH DANCE)
LIKE THE AMERICAN SQUARE DANCE.
Where learned: CHILDHOOD ; NOT GIVEN ; HOME ; PENNSYLVANIA ; MICHIGAN ; LETTER ; OHIO ; NEW JERSEY ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; AUTOGRAPH BOOK ; GROSSE POINTE ; HARPER WOODS ; GROSSE POINTE WOODS ; WARREN ; JAPAN ; RUSSIA ; GRAND RAPIDS ; SHIPLE HALL ; GARDEN CITY ; ROYAL OAK ; TOLEDO ; TRENTON ; FARMINGTON ; KALAMAZOO ; CANADA ; ONTARIO ; MARYGROVE COLLEGE ; DETROIT ; MAIL ; INDIANA ; DETROIT, ASSUMED ; TOLD AT HOME ; FERNDALE ; SOUTHFIELD ; TENNESSEE ; MACKENZIE HIGH SCHOOL ; HAMTRAMCK ; DEARBORN ; MINNESOTA ; ILLINOIS ; NEW YORK ; FLORIDA ; KOREA ; WISCONSIN ; NEW HAMPSHIRE ; STUDENT UNION ; READING ; AUSTRALIA ; Sylvania ; Sterling Heights ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED ; GROSSE POINTE PARK ; OAK PARK ; SOUTHGATE ; STURGEON LAKE ; REDFORD ; TOORAK ; VICTORIA ; ROSEVILLE ; LINCOLN PARK ; TRAVERSE CITY ; HUNTINGTON WOODS ; PONTIAC ; TROY ; PORT CHESTER ; SOUTH AMERICA ; BROOKVILLE ; MONTREAL ; SEOUL ; NORTH OLMSTED ; EASTOWN THEATER ; ERIE ; University of Notre Dame ; FRANKLINVILLE ; TORONTO ; TOLD AT ; TOLD BY ; TOLD IN ; SCRANTON ; MONROE ; GLENVIEW ; MOSCOW ; GULLEY ; FINLAND ; HARBOR BEACH ; HOUGHTON LAKE ; Hudson Lake ; 1962 ; INDIANAPOLIS ; JONESBORO ; KANSASVILLE ; LEXINGTON ; MASSILLON ; MAUCH CHUNK ; MELVINDALE ; MILFORD ; NEW ROCHELLE ; NIAGARA FALLS ; PANAMA CITY ; PATAGONIA ; ARGENTINA ; RESIDENCE HALL ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES ; TOLD AT HONORS HOUSE ; AMERICAN HISTORY CLASS
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Dance |
IF A DOG HOWLED WHEN A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY WAS SICK, THEY
WOULD PROBABLY DIE.
Where learned: INDIANA ; GOSHEN
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 07-04-1970
IF YOU PUT ANY PIECE OF CLOTHING ON BACKWARD, DON'T CHANGE IT
AROUND RIGHT UNTIL BEDTIME, OR YOU'LL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: INDIANA ; GOSHEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 07-04-1970
PROVERBIAL METAPHOR
CHILDREN AND FOOLS TELL THE TRUTH.
Submitter comment: (LEARNED FROM HER MOTHER.)
Where learned: INDIANA ; Hudson Lake
Keyword(s): ALLITERATION ; PARALLELISM
James Callow Keyword(s): INHIBITIONS ; OBSERVATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 12-02-1967
COUGH
EAT BAKED ONIONS AND SUGAR SYRUP TO CURE A COUGH.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM HER MOTHER.
Where learned: INDIANA ; Hudson Lake
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 11-24-1967
CHILD WHOOPING COUGH CURE
CUT THREE SMALL BUNCHES OF HAIR FROM THE CROWN OF THE HEAD OF A CHILD
THAT HAS NEVER SEEN HIS FATHER;
SEW THIS HAIR UP IN AN UNBLEACHED CLOTH
AND HANG IT AROUND THE CHILD'S NECK.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM YOUTH.
Where learned: INDIANA ; Hudson Lake
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Curer BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 11-25-1967
EKA BEKA SODA CRACKER/EKA BEKA BOO
EKA BEKA SODA CRAKER/ OUT GOES YOU.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM SCHOOL FRIENDS.
Where learned: INDIANA ; Hudson Lake
Keyword(s): CALL-RHYME
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: 11-25-1967
GAME VERSE
DOWN BY THE OCEAN
DOWN BY THE SEA
JOHNNY BROKE A BOTTLE
AND BLAMED IT ON ME
I TOLD MA
MA TOLD PA
JOHNNY GOT A LICKIN
HA HA HA
HOW MANY LICKINS DID JOHNNY GET
1-2-ETC.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT LEARNED FROM SCHOOL FRIENDS.
Where learned: INDIANA ; Hudson Lake
Keyword(s): CHARACTER ; ENDURANCE JUMP
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: 11-25-1967
BELIEF--DAILY LIFE
IF THE SUNSET IS CLEAR ON FRIDAY NIGHT, THERE WILL BE A STORM
BEFORE SUNDAY.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM HER FATHER.
Where learned: INDIANA ; Hudson Lake
James Callow Keyword(s): CONTRAST
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 11-23-1967
KNIFE, FORK AND SPOON BELIEF
TO DROP A KNIFE, FORK, OR SPOON MEANS COMPANY COMING.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM HER MOTHER.
Where learned: INDIANA ; Hudson Lake
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
BELIEF-HOME
DON'T TAKE A BATH DURING AN ELECTRICAL STORM FOR FEAR OF
ELECTROCUTION.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM HER MOTHER.
Where learned: INDIANA ; Hudson Lake
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Lightning Thunder BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 11-23-1967
BELIEF-DAILY LIFE
DON'T TELL A DREAM BEFORE BREAKFAST OR IT WILL COME TRUE.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM HER MOTHER.
Where learned: INDIANA ; Hudson Lake
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. BELIEF -- Dreams |
Date learned: 11-25-1967
PROVERB
AS ONE TENDS HIS FENCE HE ALSO TENDS HIS FARM.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM YOUTH.
Where learned: INDIANA ; Hudson Lake
Keyword(s): HUMAN CREATIONS
James Callow Keyword(s): COMPARISON ; OBSERVATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 11-24-1967
BLASON POPULAIRE
A PERSON WHO GETS ALL WRAPPED UP IN HIMSELF MAKES A
VERY SMALL PACKAGE.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM HER YOUTH
Where learned: INDIANA ; Hudson Lake
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: NEGATIVE ; EGOTISM ; OBSERVATION ; PUN
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 12-02-1967
REMEDY-MINERAL
HOMESICKNESS CAN BE CURED BY SEWING SALT AND BREADCRUMBS INTO
THE PETTICOAT OF A GIRL OR THE SEAM OF A SUITCOAT OF A MALE.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM YOUTH.
Where learned: INDIANA ; Hudson Lake
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Mineral |
Date learned: 11-25-1967
LUCK ( COLLECTOR'S TITLE ) ; GOOD LUGK : OBJECTS ( CLASSIFIER'S TITLE )
CARRY CHESTNUTS IN YOUR POCKET FOR GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment: LEARNED AS A YOUTH.
Where learned: INDIANA ; Hudson Lake
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck P881.1 |
Date learned: 11-25-1967
CUSTOM, DAILY LIFE.
THE ELDEST MAN AT A TABLE IS ASKED TO CUT THE MEAT.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM HOME.
Where learned: INDIANA ; Hudson Lake
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Home CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 11-24-1967