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IT'S BAD LUCK TO SWEEP IN FRONT OF A PERSON. WHEN
YOU DO, THE BROOM TAKES AWAY ALL THE GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Broom Sweeping |
Date learned: 09-15-1969
ON THE MOUNTAIN
ON THE MOUNTAIN STANDS A LADY,
WHO SHE IS I DO NOT KNOW.
ALL SHE WEARS IS GOLD AND SILVER,
ALL SHE NEEDS IS A PRETTY YOUNG GIRL.
SO JUMP IN MY MARY BETH,
AND JUMP IN MY SUSIE,
'CAUSE ON THE MOUNTAIN STANDS A LADY (ETC)
Submitter comment: (VWRSE CONTINUES UNTIL EVERYONE HAS A CHANCE TO JUMP)
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
Keyword(s): PLAIN-JUMP
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: 09-15-1969
FRUIT CAKE, CUPCAKE, MUFFIN IN A TIN./ WHEN I CALL YOUR BIRTHDAY,
PLEASE JUMP IN . JANUARY, FEBRUARY ETC.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
Keyword(s): CALL-RHYME
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: 09-15-1969
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
CHING, CHANG CHINAMAN,/ SITTING ON A FENCE,/ TRIED TO MAKE A DOLLAR,/
OUT OF EIGHTY CENTS./ HE MISSED./ HE MISSED., HE MISSED LIKE THIS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
Keyword(s): CHARACTER ; SPEED-JUMP
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: 09-15-1969
RED ROVER
RED ROVER IS A GAME PLAYED BY ANY NUMBER OF PEOPLE AS
LONG AS THERE ARE MORE THAN SIX. THE PLAYERS DIVIDE
AND FORM TWO LINES. THE PLAYERS HOLD HANDS AND
PLAYERS FROM THE OTHER SIDE TRY TO BREAK THEIR HOLD.
THEY COME RUNNING ONE AT A TIME AS THEY ARE CALLED.
THE USUAL CALL IS: "RED ROVER, RED ROVER, SEND
JOHNNY RIGHT OVER." IF A PLAYER FAILS TO BREAK A HOLD
HE MUST REMAIN ON THAT SIDE. THE SIDES TAKE TURNS
CALLING OVER PLAYERS. THE GAME ENDS WHEN ALL PLAYERS
ARE ON ONE SIDE OR WHEN SOMEONE BREAKS AN ARM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Racing Chasing Fighting |
Date learned: 09-15-1969
CRACK THE WHIP
THIS IS A GAME PLAYED BY SEVERAL CHILDREN. THEY ALL
JOIN HANDS AND THE LEADER RUNS AROUND IN A SERIES
OF CIRCLES AND CURVES. THE PLAYERS ON THE END ARE
FLUNG THUS BEING THE "CRACK" AND THE LINE OF CHILDREN
THE "WHIP."
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Bodily Activity |
Date learned: 09-15-1969
FOOD TO BE EATEN ON EASTER SUNDAY IS TAKEN TO THE
CHURCH ON HOLY SATURDAY AND BLESSED BY THE PRIEST.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
| Subject headings: | 663 Holy Saturday CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals |
Date learned: 03-16-1971
Japan -- Creation
It is told in Japan that the "Goddess Above All Others" was having
intercourse with a cousin, and the cousin's sperm dropped into the
water and Japan was formed from this.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Gods BELIEF -- Formation |
Date learned: 01-00-1990
Japan -- Sun
In Japan, women only dry clothes in the sun. It is believed that
the Sun Goddess frowns on any clothes dried in dryers.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Gods BELIEF -- Sun BELIEF -- Measure of time Working |
Date learned: 01-00-1990
Japan -- References
In Japan, references are needed not only in the business world,
but also socially. A person must have references in order to get
married. This is referred to as "NOKADO".
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage |
Date learned: 01-00-1990
Japan -- Introductions
The Japanese wait until they are introduced to another person
first before introducing themselves. They will break this rule only
if it is absolutely necessary.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 01-00-1990
Japan -- Household Roles
In Japan, the father has no part in raising the children. The
mother does this, as well as controls all the money and the household.
The wife pays no attention to the husband once they have children.
All of her time is devoted to the babies. They do not have
babysitters; only the husbands are allowed to go out with each other -
no mothers allowed to socialize without children. They believe that
Western women are too self-centered and seek too much self
satisfaction.
The main objective of the Japanese is to have the best of everything
for their children. Fathers will drive 3 hours to work if they have
to in order to give their children the best schools.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth |
Date learned: 01-00-1990
Japan -- Geisha Girls
In Japan, Geisha Girls are different from how Americans perceive
them. They are not at all similar to prostitutes, but are expensive
entertainers. They study certain instruments, or dancing, or other
form of entertainment from an early age and are hired at a large fee
to display these skills at social events.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion |
Date learned: 01-00-1990
Japan -- Groups
In Japanese writing and speaking, the words "I" and "me" are not
to be used. If these words are seen in any type of written word, they
are crossed off. These shows how much the Japanese value groups, and
not individuality.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Vocabulary of Special Group |
Date learned: 01-00-1990
Japan -- Abortion
In Japan, abortion and birth control are not allowed. There is a
strong concern for the spirit of the unborn. They have abortion
cemeteries for victims of abortion. In these cemeteries, there are
stone figures of babies, on which are placed little knitted caps.
These babies are called "water babies".
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
James Callow Keyword(s): NAME
Date learned: 01-00-1990
Japan -- Prostitution
In Japan, sex is viewed differently than in America. Sex is seen
as involving pleasure, not necessarily related to love or procreation.
In areas of prostitution, silk flags are hung with approximately 50
ways of having commerce with a prostitute.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage |
Date learned: 01-00-1990
Japan-Suicide
In Japan, suicide is an acceptable way to solve problems. The
Japanese feel that the spirit is more important than the body and
still lives on after death.
In fact, in Japan there is a lovers' leap. Lovers whose families
won't allow them to marry tie themselves together and jump together.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
James Callow Keyword(s): cliff
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Formation BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 01-00-1990
All Souls Day
People in the areas of southern Mexico and below (Guatemala and
Honduras) celebrate All Souls Day by taking food to the graveyard to
gather with and honor their deceased ancestors.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- November 2 All SoulsDay of the Dead CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 01-00-1990
Japan-Handshakes
In Japan, shaking hands has a meaning and action that is virtually
the opposite of that in America. The Japanese use what Americans
call the "wet fish" handshake. This is not firm, barely touching each
other, no actual shaking. You should not look into each others' eyes.
This greeting is literally translated into "my eyes are shamed".
This means that they are not worthy of meeting the other person
(humility).
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 01-00-1990