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OMEN FOR DEATH

IF A RED BIRD FLIES INTO A HOME THERE WILL BE A DEATH
IN THE FAMILY.

Where learned: HOME ; ; TOLD AT ; 7314 ORCHARD ST

Subject headings: Observation

Date learned: 03-27-1970

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EASTER EGG TRADITION

THERE IS A CUSTOM WITH THE POLISH PEOPLE OF PASSING AROUND
THE DINNER TABLE ONE BLESSED, HARD-BOILED EASTER EGG. THE
OLDEST MALE MEMBER OF THE FAMILY BEGINS TO BREAK THE SLICES
OF THE EGG WITH OTHER MEMBER OF THE FAMILY. USUALLY A
WISH IS MADE BETWEEN THE TWO AND THEN SEALED WITH A KISS.
HOWEVER, IF THE EGG DROPS, ONE OF THE TWO WILL NOT LIVE
TO SEE THE NEXT EASTER.

Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; 7314 ORCHARD ; DEARBORN ; TOLD AT

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

Date learned: 03-27-1970

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EASTER EGG TRADITION

THERE IS A CUSTOM WITH THE POLISH PEOPLE OF PASSING AROUND THE
DINNER TABLE ONE BLESSED HARD-BOILED EASTER EGG. THE OLDEST MALE
MEMBER OF THE FAMILY BEGINS TO BREAK THE SLICES OF THE EGG WITH
OTHER MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY. USUALLY A WISH IS MADE BETWEEN THE
TWO AND THEN SEALED WITH A KISS. HOWEVER, IF THE EGG DROPS, ONE OF
THE TWO WILL NOT LIVE TO SEE THE NEXT EASTER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 7314 ORCHARD ; DEARBORN ; informant's home

Keyword(s): FAMILY UNITY ; FOOD CUSTOM

Subject headings: 870
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs
Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals
BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial

Date learned: 03-27-1970

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OMEN

IF YOUR EARS ARE BURNING, THIS IS AN INDICATION THAT SOMEONE
IS TALKING ABOUT YOU.

Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; 7314 ORCHARD ; DEARBORN ; TOLD AT

Subject headings: Observation

Date learned: 03-27-1970

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INDICATOR OF EMBARRASSMENT

IF YOU PUT YOUR UNDERWEAR ON INSIDE OUT, YOU WILL BE
EMBARRASSED SOME TIME DURING THAT DAY.

Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; 7314 ORCHARD ; DEARBORN ; TOLD AT

Subject headings: Observation

Date learned: 03-27-1970

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INDICATOR OF SURPRISE

IF YOU BUTTON SOMETHING WRONG AND IF YOU LEAVE IT THAT WAY,
YOU WILL HAVE A SURPRISE.

Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; 7314 ORCHARD ; DEARBORN ; TOLD AT

Subject headings: Observation

Date learned: 03-27-1970

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