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IF YOU PUT A PIECE OF WEDDING CAKE UNDER YOUR PILLOW
AT NIGHT, YOU'LL DREAM ABOUT THE PERSON YOU'LL
MARRY.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | 862 Use of object for determining future spouse |
Date learned: 00-00-1967
IN AN IRISH CHRISTMAS CAKE THERE IS ALWAYS PLACED
A GOLD RING SO THAT WHOEVER EATS THE PIECE OF CAKE
AND FINDS THE GOLD RING, WILL BE MARRIED WITHIN THE
NEXT YEAR.
Submitter comment:
I HEARD THIS FROM MY IRISH LANDLADY AT CHRISTMAS TIME
OF 1970. I DON'T THINK SHE REALLY BELIEVED IT WOULD
HAPPEN.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN ; HARPER WOODS ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | 862 Use of object for determining future spouse CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
BURNING A PALM DURING A STORM TO WARD OFF DANGER.
Submitter comment: FAMILY CUSTOM.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Control Prevention Provocation Protection P892.25 |
Date learned: 11-25-1967
PALMS ARE BURNT IN HOMES DURING SEVERE STORMS
AS A PROTECTION AGAINST MISHAP TO THE HOME.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Control Prevention Provocation Protection P892.25 |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
NEGRO SUPERSTITION: SHOES ON A BED KEEP THE EVIL
SPIRITS AWAY.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Household furniture and utensil ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress HandsFeet BELIEF -- P524 |
Date learned: 10-00-1969
PREVENTATIVE
WHEN (YOU) SPILL A SALT SHAKER, THROW SALT OVER
YOUR RIGHT SHOULDER TO PREVENT GETTING IN AN
ARGUMENT.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Upper body, arms, neck BELIEF -- Mineral |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
BELIEF
IF YOU KILL A SNAKE AND BURY IT IN THE FORK OF A TREE, IT WILL
RAIN.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Legend BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 07-00-1972
BELIEF
IF YOU SEE A PERSON WHO HAS DIED, SOMEONE IN THE FAMILY WILL
DIE SOON.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter |
Date learned: 07-00-1972
BELIEF
IF YOU CHANGE AN ANIMAL'S DEN, HE WON'T COME BACK.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Custom |
Date learned: 07-00-1972
BELIEF
IF YOU WEAR SOMETHING NEW ON EASTER, YOU WILL HAVE SOMETHING
NEW ALL YEAR.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Custom |
Date learned: 07-00-1972
CUSTOM
TAPE A PENNY TO A KNIFE GIVEN AS A GIFT BECAUSE A KNIFE CUTS
FRIENDSHIP.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Custom |
Date learned: 07-00-1972
BELIEF
IF YOU HAVE LOST SOMETHING AND CANNOT FIND IT, COUNT ONE
HUNDRED STARS AND YOU WILL BE ABLE TO FIND IT.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Custom |
Date learned: 07-00-1972
CUSTOM
TO GET RIDE OF RED ANTS, SCATTER BRANCHES OF SWEET FERN WHERE
THEY CONGREGATE.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Custom |
Date learned: 07-00-1972
CUSTOM
TO CLEAN LIGHT KID GLOVES PUT THE GLOVE ON THE HAND AND RUB
THOROUGHLY WITH WHITE CORN MEAL USING A PIECE OF COTTON
FLANNEL.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Custom |
Date learned: 07-00-1972
CUSTOM
TO GET RID OF BAD SMELLS FROM CLOTHING, WRAP THEM UP LIGHTLY
AND BURY FOR A DAY OR TWO IN THE GROUND.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Custom |
Date learned: 07-00-1972
BELIEF
WHEN YOU ARE RAISING CHICKENS, HEAT A FLINT ROCK IN THE
FIREPLACE AND WHEN A HAWK COMES AFTER THEM HE WILL BURN
HIS FEET.
Submitter comment: FROM SOUTH GEORGIA
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Custom |
Date learned: 07-00-1972
YOU SHOULD NEVER EAT A MELON AFTER A FROST; REASON UNKNOWN.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Custom |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
THUNDER SOURS MILK.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Custom |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
TOMATOES ARE THE FRUIT OF THE DEVIL AND CAUSE SIN.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Custom |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
BELIEF
THE VICTIM OF A VAMPIRE BECOMES ONE.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Werewolf Vampire |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN