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EASTER

AFTER MASS ON SUNDAY THE FAMILY GATHERS AROUND THE TABLE AND THE
FATHER IS TO SPLIT ONE HARD BOILED EGG AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE
FAMILY AND EACH IS TO EAT IT WITH HORSERADISH.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT'S FAMILY PRACTICES THIS ACTIVITY EACH EASTER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 5827 LUMLEY

Keyword(s): FAMILY UNITY ; FOOD CUSTOM

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday

Date learned: 03-06-1971

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NOSE

IF YOUR NOSE ITCHES YOU ARE GOING TO BECOME
ANGRY, DISAPPOINTED OR SURPRISED.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT'S FATHER BELIEVES THIS AND TOLD IT TO HER
WHEN SHE WAS A LITTLE GIRL IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN.

Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 5827 LUMLEY

Subject headings: Spirit / Mind / Body
BELIEF -- Body part Senses Nose

Date learned: 03-06-1971

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CHEST PAIN

IF YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM A CHEST PAIN
BUY A PINT OF WHISKEY, DRINK IT, THEN RUB YOUR CHEST
WITH THE EMPTY BOTTLE.
THE CHEST PAIN WILL GO AWAY.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT'S FATHER BELIEVES THIS
AND HAS PRACTICED THIS CURE MANY TIMES.
INFORMANT HAS SEEN HIM DO THIS SEVERAL TIMES.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 5827 LUMLEY

Keyword(s): WHISKEY, MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Method of Curing

Date learned: 03-06-1971

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TONGUE

A TINGLING TONGUE MEANS SOMEONE IS TALKING ABOUT YOU.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT'S FATHER BELIEVES THIS TO BE TRUE
AND TOLD THIS TO INFORMANT.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 5827 LUMLEY

Subject headings: Spirit / Mind / Body
BELIEF -- Body part Senses Mouth, teeth, lips, tongue

Date learned: 03-06-1971

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CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER

AT CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER THE TABLE IS TO BE SET WITH AN ODD NUMBER
OF DISHES.

Submitter comment:

INFORMANT'S FAMILY PRACTICES THIS CUSTOM ON EACH CHRISTMAS EVE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 5827 LUMLEY ; informant's home

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Christmas

Date learned: 02-06-1971

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