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GOOD FRIDAY CUSTOM

ALWAYS EAT HOT CROSS BUNS ON GOOD FRIDAY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN ; 11590 COLPAERT

Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM

Subject headings: 663 Good Friday

Date learned: 03-24-1970

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INDICATOR OF INCREASED WEALTH

IF YOU HAVE AN ITCHY PALM
YOU WILL COME IN CONTACT WITH INCREASED FINANCES
WITHIN THE NEXT TWENTY FOUR HOURS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN ; 11590 COLPAERT

Subject headings: Spirit / Mind / Body
BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails

Date learned: 03-24-1970

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THE NUMBER THREE

EVENTS USUALLY HAPPEN IN GROUPS OF THREE.

Where learned: 11590 COLPAERT

Subject headings: 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple

Date learned: 03-24-1970

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INDICATOR OF A WEDDING

IF A GROUP OF PEOPLE END UP LOOKING AT EACH OTHER'S FEET,
SOMEONE IN THAT GROUP WILL BE GETTING MARRIED.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN ; 11590 COLPAERT ; TOLD AT INFORMANTS HOME

Subject headings: Observation

Date learned: 03-24-1970

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OMEN FOR SADNESS

IF YOU LAUGH ON FRIDAY, YOU WILL CRY ON SUNDAY.

Where learned: 11590 COLPAERT ; TOLD AT INFORMANTS HOME

Subject headings: Observation

Date learned: 03-24-1970

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OMEN FOR A MARRIAGE PARTNER

ANY PERSON YOU GO OUT WITH FOR THE FIRST TIME ON A FRIDAY,
YOU WILL PROBABLY NOT MARRY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN ; 11590 COLPAERT

Subject headings: 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually.
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BELIEF -- Marriage
BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour

Date learned: 03-24-1970

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GOOD LUCK AT THE CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER

IT IS GOOD LUCK TO SEAT AN ODD NUMBER OF PEOPLE FOR THE
CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER.

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Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN ; 11590 COLPAERT

Keyword(s): CHRISTMAS ; holiday ; LUCK ; SUPERSTITION ; tradition

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.4
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Christmas
BELIEF -- Number Odd number (not specific)

Date learned: 03-24-1970

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INDICATOR OF AN ARGUMENT

NEVER HAND A PERSON A SHARP OBJECT AS THIS WILL BRING ABOUT
AN ARGUMENT.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN ; 11590 COLPAERT ; TOLD AT INFORMANTS HOME

Subject headings: Observation

Date learned: 03-24-1970

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KISS A FOOL

IF ONE SIDE OF YOUR NOSE IS ITCHY, YOU WILL KISS A FOOL.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN ; 11590 COLPAERT ; TOLD AT INFORMANTS HOME

Subject headings: Observation

Date learned: 03-24-1970

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OMEN OF DEATH

IF A BIRD KNOCKS AGAINST A WINDOW OF A HOME, THERE
WILL BE A DEATH IN THE FAMILY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN ; 11590 COLPAERT ; TOLD AT INFORMANTS HOME

Subject headings: Observation

Date learned: 03-24-1970

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OMEN FOR A LETTER

IF YOU FIND AN ELONGATED PIECE OF THREAD OR STRING ON YOUR
CLOTHING, YOU WILL SOON BE RECEIVING AN UNEXPECTED LETTER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN ; 11590 COLPAERT ; TOLD AT INFORMANTS HOME

Subject headings: Observation

Date learned: 03-24-1970

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INDICATOR OF AN ARGUMENT

IF YOU SPILL SALT, YOU WILL HAVE AN ARGUMENT. SPRINKLING
SALT OVER YOUR LEFT SHOULDER MIGHT HELP STOP THIS RESULT.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN ; 11590 COLPAERT ; TOLD AT INFORMANTS HOME

Subject headings: Observation

Date learned: 03-24-1970

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