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POLISH EASTER EGGS
TAKE THE SKIN OF SEVERAL ONIONS AND BOIL THE EGGS
WITH THE SKINS. THE COLOR TURNS OUT A LOVELY
NUTTY BROWN.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs |
Date learned: 11-00-1972
POLISH
THE BRIDE DANCES FOR THREE DAYS AND EVERY TIME
SOMEONE WANTS TO DANCE WITH HER, THEY MUST PIN
MONEY TO HER DRESS--BREAKS ARE TAKEN AS THE
BRIDE LEAVES TO TAKE THE MONEY OFF BEFORE THE
NEXT SET.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Paying for dance |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
In many English Weddings, the shoe of the bride is thrown
by the principal bridesmaid, and the others run after it.
It is supposed that she who gets it will be married first.
It is then thrown amongst the men and he who is hit
will be first wedded.
Submitter comment: Old English custom.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 00-00-1990
Put the first money you receive each day into an
empty pocket; it will attract more coins.
Submitter comment:
In English market places this custom is still very
popular; that original coin is called handsel.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
James Callow Keyword(s): Pilot
Date learned: 00-00-1989
Old English Saying
Mirror, mirror tell me
Am I pretty or plain?
Or am I downright ugly, and ugly to remain?
Shall I marry a gentleman?
Shall I marry a clown?
Or shall I marry old knives and scissors
Shouting through this town?
Submitter comment: A saying of women in fear of becoming an "old maid."
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
Keyword(s): Knife Grinder
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Lyrical Verse BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 00-00-1990
In the old days beggars used to stand outside the churches
after services and ask for money from the worshippers. If
someone didn't give, he was cursed by the beggar. It is
believed that even today beggars have the power to curse
people.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
Keyword(s): MAGIC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Outlaw Criminal Bandit Pirate BELIEF -- Curse |
Date learned: 00-00-1991
Tale of Kate Elshender
A woman in the highlands, Named Kate Elshender, went to
a quarry hole to wash her clothes. As she passed the
village shop, she went in and bought a half pound of
soap and proceeded to wash; the soap slipped from her
hands, and she went back and bought another half pound.
The shopkeeper warned her to be careful, remembering the
old superstition...(when soap slips from your hand it
means death)...It slipped from her hands once again and
she returned for a third half pound of soap. This time
the shopkeeper was thoroughly frightened and begged her
not to go back again, but Kate went. Shortly after the
shopkeeper went to the quarry to find no one there. She
gave the alarm, and Kate Elshender was discovered drowned
at the bottom of the quarry hole.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
Keyword(s): BAD LUCK
| Subject headings: | Observation PROSE NARRATIVE -- Still water Small body. Lake, pond.... BELIEF -- P447 BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Measure of time Working |
Date learned: 00-00-1991
In England myrtle is considered lucky. In Wales
myrtle is planted on each side of a home to
insure love & to keep the atmosphere peaceful.
Submitter comment: Many people still consider myrtle a sign of peace.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
Keyword(s): nature, beauty
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION ; SYMBOL
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1990
There is a tale of mistletoe that tells of priests
harvesting it, never letting it touch the ground.
It thereafter was hung over doors and arches as a
sign of welcome to priests, and as a protection
against witches.
Submitter comment:
Some priests still practice this for sake of
tradition.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
Keyword(s): SAFETY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Autumn Fall Harvest Thanksgiving BELIEF -- Witch Shaman BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 00-00-1990
ENGLISH BREAKFAST
FRIED TOMATOES, ENGLISH MUFFINS AND TEA IS WHAT I (MRS. COLBURN)
HAD EVERY MORNING WHEN I WAS A GIRL IN LONDON.
Submitter comment:
MRS. COLBURN LIVED IN LONDON DURING WWII. SHE EXPLAINED THAT FOOD
WAS RATIONED DURING THE WAR BUT TOMATOES COULD BE GOTTEN FAIRLY EASY.
FRIED TOMATOES SHE SAID IS CONSIDERED AN ENGLISH CUISINE.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Morning mealsBreakfast |
Date learned: 00001930S
BLOODY
WHAT A BLOODY MESS} HE'S GOT HIS BLOODY COAT ON BACKWARDS}
Submitter comment:
MRS. COLBURN USES THE TERM BLOODY AS AN ADJECTIVE IN ANGER, BUT SHE
ALSO USES IT IN JEST. BLOODY IS USED BY THE ENGLISH IN ALMOST EVERY
SITUATION. IT IS INTERESTING TO NOTE THAT BLOODY ALWAYS IS
AN ADJECTIVE AND IS NEVER USED ALONE, LIKE FOR EXAMPLE, DAMN}
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 00001930S
BELIEF
IF THE TAME RAVENS KEPT AT THE TOWER OF LONDON ARE EVER LOST, OR
FLY AWAY, THE CROWN WILL FALL, AND BRITAIN WITH IT.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Bird |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF WHEN YOU GET A CUP OF TEA AND A LEAF FLOATS TO THE TOP,
TAKE IT OUT, PUT IT ON THE BACK OF YOUR LEFT HAND
AND THEN PUT THE BACK OF YOUR RIGHT HAND ON TOP OF YOUR
LEFT. IF, ON REMOVING YOUR RIGHT HAND THE TEA LEAF
STICKS, YOU WILL HAVE A LETTER IN ONE DAY. KEEP DOING
IT UNTIL IT STICKS AND THEN YOU WILL KNOW IN HOW MANY
DAYS A LETTER IS COMING.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
ROASTED CHICKEN FAT JUICE RUBBED ON THE WART WILL MAKE IT
GO AWAY.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
James Callow Keyword(s): TRANSFER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
ON A FULL MOON ONE GOES OUT AND FINDS A TOAD AND RUBS
IT ON THE WART AND BY THE NEXT FULL MOON THE WART WILL
BE GONE.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
James Callow Keyword(s): TRANSFER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Animal |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
TO CURE WARTS: QUARTER A CARROT LONGWAYS, RUB IT ON THE WART
AND BURY EACH QUARTER CARROT AT EACH CORNER OF THE HOUSE AND
WHEN THE CARROT ROTS FROM THE WATER FROM THE EAVES, THE
WARTS WILL GO.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION ; TRANSFER PLUGGING
| Subject headings: | 686 Fourths / Quarters BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
IT IS BAD LUCK NOT TO SET THE SALT AND PEPPER DOWN BETWEEN
EACH PERSON WHEN YOU'RE PASSING THEM.
Submitter comment: I FIRST HEARD THIS ON THE WINSEY TOUR IN 1966. I HAD PASSED
Where learned: ENGLAND ; R-MWC ; LONDON
| Subject headings: | Favorites Food Drink -- Flavoring BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. BELIEF -- Bad luck Food and drink |
Date learned: 00-00-1966 ; 00001967-1968
THE LITTLE GIRL WHO HAUNTED HER HOUSE
PENNY LIVED ABOVE HER FATHER'S PUB IN ENGLAND (LONDON).
SHE CLAIMS THAT ON QUIET NIGHTS SHE AND HER FAMILY
OFTEN HEAR SOMEONE RUNNING DOWN THE HALL. THEY
HAVE LEARNED THAT ABOUT 100 YEARS AGO, A LITTLE GIRL
WAS MURDERED IN THE PUB. THE STEPS ARE SUPPOSEDLY
THE LITTLE GIRL'S GHOST.
Where learned: HOME ; ENGLAND ; LONDON
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter |
Date learned: 01-07-1968
THE LITTLE GIRL WHO HAUNTED HER HOUSE
PENNY LIVED ABOVE HER FATHER'S PUB IN ENGLAND (LONDON).
SHE CLAIMS THAT ON QUIET NIGHTS SHE AND HER FAMILY
OFTEN HEAR SOMEONE RUNNING DOWN THE HALL. THEY
HAVE LEARNED THAT ABOUT 100 YEARS AGO, A LITTLE GIRL
WAS MURDERED IN THE PUB. THE STEPS ARE SUPPOSEDLY
THE LITTLE GIRL'S GHOST.
Where learned: HOME ; ENGLAND ; LONDON
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter |
Date learned: 01-07-1968
AT A RATHER SMALL BUT FORMAL DINNER PARTY IN THE HOME OF A
BRITISH TELEVISION AND RADIO HOST, I WAS SEATED TO THE LEFT
OF MICHAEL MEYER, AN IBSEN TRANSLATOR AND SCHOLAR OF LITERATURE.
MR. MEYER IS A RETIRED UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR. HIS FATHER HAD
BEEN A PROMINENT, LONDON IMPORT-EXPORT MERCHANT. DURING
THE MEAL, I WAS ENTHRALLED WITH THE LOFTY CONVERSATION AND
RECOLLECTIONS OF THE INTIMATE GROUP OF OXFORD ALUMNI.
ONE SUCH REMINISCENCE CAME FROM MR. MEYER. HE TOLD ME THAT
GEORGE ORWELL, THE BRILLIANT AUTHOR, WAS A FREQUENT VISITOR TO
HIS FATHER'S BUSINESS. ONE SATURDAY MORNING, ORWELL ENTERED
WISHING TO PURCHASE SOME FINE, IMPORTED CHERRY LUMBER. WITH IT,
HE PLANNED TO BUILD BOOKSHELVES. ORWELL ENGAGED THE SERVICE OF
YOUNG MEYER TO HELP IN THE PROJECT.
THE IMPRESSIVE WOOD WAS DELIVERED TO ORWELL'S HOUSE, AND THE
PAIR SET TO WORK. THEY LABORED CAREFULLY, NOT WISHING TO MAR
THE EXTRAORDINARY LUMBER. ONCE THE SHELVES WERE COMPLETED,
ORWELL AND MEYER MOVED THEM INTO PLACE IN ORWELL'S STUDY. THEY
STOOD BACK IN ADMIRATION AND SILENCE FOR QUITE SOME TIME.
SUDDENLY, THE ECCENTRIC AUTHOR DASHED OUT THE DOOR, CALLING
BACK TO THE YOUNG BOY TO WAIT THERE FOR HIM.
HE RETURNED MANY HOURS LATER WITH A TIN OF WHITE PAINT. UNDER
ORWELL'S DIRECTION, THE TWO WORKED FEVERISHLY TO COVER THE FINE
FINISH OF THE CHERRY WOOD WITH A WHITE OVERCOAT! THE
GORGEOUS AND EXTRAVAGANT CHERRY LUMBER NOW LOOKED AS ORDINARY
AS ANY SCRAPS OF WOOD! MEYER WAS DUMBFOUNDED AND RESOLVED NEVER
TO TELL HIS FATHER OF THIS "SIN" IN WHICH HE HAD TAKEN PART.
ORWELL, HOWEVER, SEEMED EXCEEDINGLY PLEASED WITH THE WHITE
BOOKCASE, AND SHOWED THE BOY OUT WITH A HEARTY LAUGH AND A
SERIES OF HANDSHAKES AND PATS ON THE BACK.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; CHELSEA ; LONDON
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Secular hero |