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A SIGN OF BAD LUCK
IT IS BAD LUCK IN THE JAPANESE CULTURE TO CLEAN THE HOUSE ON THE
FIRST DAY OF THE YEAR. THE HOUSE IS CLEANED THOROUGHLY THE DAY BEFORE
THE LAST DAY OF THE YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIBRARY ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): HOUSECLEANING
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 11-11-1969
WHAT FUN DOES A PRIEST HAVE?
NUN
Where learned: LIBRARY ; CARMICHAEL TOWERS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A HUNDRED PIGS STAMPEDE IN FRONT OF A TRAIN?
SEWEECIDE
Where learned: LIBRARY ; CARMICHAEL TOWERS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
WHEN YOU GROW OLD AND UGLY,
AS OLD FOLKS ALWAYS DO,
REMEMBER THAT YOU'LL HAVE A FRIEND
WHO IS OLD AND UGLY TOO!
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIBRARY ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse Friendship |
Date learned: 09-00-1967
IF A MAN CONFESSED ANYTHING ON HIS DEATHBED, IT WAS THE
TRUTH; FOR NO MAN COULD STARE DEATH IN THE FACE AND LIE.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; SIGNET BOOK ; THE NEW AMERICAN LIBRARY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 00-00-1945
YOUR HEART IS NOT A PLAYTHING,
YOUR HEART IS NOT A TOY,
IF YOU WANT IT BROKEN,
GIVE IT TO A BOY.
Submitter comment: LEARNED IT FROM CAROL ROGINSKI
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIBRARY ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Lyrical Verse C730.320 |
A MAN COULD BE SCARED OUT OF HIS SEVEN SENSES.
Submitter comment: FROM BOYFRIEND
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIBRARY ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several |
Date learned: 10-08-1967
THE GROOM MUST BORROW A SILK HANDERCHIEF FROM SOMEONE
FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: LIBRARY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Dress of bride and groom |
Date learned: 11-15-1968
OLD SHOES ARE ALWAYS PUT ON THE BACK OF THE CAR TO
BRING GOOD LUCK TO THE NEW COUPLE.
Where learned: LIBRARY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage F545.082 |
Date learned: 11-15-1968
AT IRISH WEDDINGS THE GUESTS BANG FORKS AGAINST
DRINKING GLASSES WHEN THEY WANT THE BRIDE AND GROOM
TO KISS.
Where learned: LIBRARY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Glassware tapping |
Date learned: 11-15-1968
EASTER SUNDAY BREAKFAST IS BLESSED SATURDAY NIGHT.
THIS IS A POLISH CUSTOM.
Where learned: LIBRARY
| 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: 09-10-1969
FIXED FESTIVAL DATE
IN INDIA ON DECEMBER 22 THERE IS THE FEAST OF ST. RAMA.
(ST. RAMA WAS BANISHED FROM HIS HOMETOWN CITY AND
FINALLY RETURNED AFTER FOURTEEN YEARS). THE
CELEBRATION OF HIS RETURN IS CALLED PIWALI OR THE
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. DURING THIS FESTIVAL, SMALL
MUD LAMPS ARE LIT SYMBOLIZING THE EARTH'S PURITY;
SWEETS ARE EXCHANGED AMONG FRIENDS; FIRECRACKERS ARE
SET OFF AND THERE IS LOTS OF WINE DRUNK.
Where learned: LIBRARY ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 |
Date learned: 10-02-1969
VOCABULARY OF SPECIAL GROUPS
IN ENGLAND, YOU CALL A WASHCLOTH A "FRANNEL."
Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED THIS FROM ONE OF HER FRIENDS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIBRARY ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; 4001 W MCNICHOLS
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Vocabulary of Special Group |
Date learned: 03-01-1971
VOCABULARY OF SPECIAL GROUPS
THERE IS AN EXPRESSION USED IN GEORGIA WHICH SAYS "I'LL TAKE YOU
THERE" BUT THIS MEANS "I'LL CARRY YOU THERE."
Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED THIS FROM HER RELATIVES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIBRARY ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; 4001 W MCNICHOLS
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Vocabulary of Special Group |
Date learned: 02-02-1971
VOCABULARY OF SPECIAL GROUPS
IN THE SOUTH, THEY CALL HOT DOGS "TUBESTICKS."
Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED THIS FROM ONE OF HER RELATIVES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIBRARY ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; 4001 W MCNICHOLS
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Vocabulary of Special Group |
Date learned: 03-01-1971
VOCULARY OF SPECIAL GROUP
IN CANADA, YOU CALL A COUCH A "DAVENPORT."
Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED THIS FROM ONE OF HER RELATIVES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIBRARY ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; 4001 W MCNICHOLS
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Vocabulary of Special Group |
Date learned: 03-01-1971
PROVERBIAL METAPHOR
YOU CAN FOOL SOME OF THE PEOPLE ALL OF THE TIME;
ALL OF THE PEOPLE SOME OF THE TIME; BUT NEVER ALL
ALL OF THE PEOPLE ALL OF THE TIME.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED THIS DURING HER CHILDHOOD YEARS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIBRARY ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 03-01-1971
BLUEBELLS, COCKERSHELLS,/ EEVY, IVY OVER.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT LEARNED IT FROM HER NEIGHBORHOOD ON
THE WEST SIDE OF DETROIT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIBRARY ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): PLAIN-JUMP
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: 11-30-1967
THE FAMILY TAKES A BASKET CONTAINING SOME BREAD,
BUTTER AND KILBASSA TO CHURCH ON EASTER EVE.
THE FOOD IS BLESSED AND EATEN FOR SUNDAY BREAKFAST.
HER CHURCH IS ST. SCHOLASTICA.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIBRARY ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| 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: 11-12-1967
PUTTING YOUR SHOES OUT ON ST. NICHOLAS EVE. IF YOU DO,
YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO GET SOMETHING PUT IN THEM.
Submitter comment: DECEMBER 6, ST. NICHOLAS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIBRARY ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F120 |
Date learned: 03-21-1971