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HOLY WEEK CUSTOM
ON EASTER SUNDAY EACH PERSON TAKES AN EASTER EGG THAT HE PARTICULARLY
LIKES. THEN HE AND ANOTHER PERSON MAKE A WISH. THEY THEN HIT THE
EGGS TOGETHER AND THE EGG THAT IS NOT CRACKED WILL GRANT THE WISH
OF THE HOLDER.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share same surname.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
Keyword(s): GAME
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
PREDICTION DIVINATION
IF A HOLY PICTURE FALLS OFF THE WALL AND THE GLASS DOESN T BREAK,
IT MEANS THAT SOMEONE IN THE FAMILY, NOT NECESSARILY IMMEDIATE
FAMILY, IS GOING TO DIE.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 04-01-1972
PREDICTION DIVINATION
IF THE COWS ARE STANDING UP, THE FISHING WILL BE GOOD. IF THE COWS
ARE LYING DOWN, THE FISHING WILL BE BAD.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 00-00-1950
PREDICTION DIVINATION
CROOKED PICTURE IS A SIGN OF DEATH.
Submitter comment: IRISH.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
PREDICTION DIVINATION
A HOWLING DOG MEANS DEATH.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
IF YOU GIVE SOMEONE A WALLET AS A PRESENT ALWAYS PUT A
COIN IN IT ( SOMETHING SMALL SUCH AS A PENNY OR A DIME).
THIS IS DONE SO THAT THE RECEIVER WILL ALWAYS HAVE MORE
MONEY IN THE FUTURE THAN HE HAD AT THE TIME OF THE GIFT.
A LARGE SUM OF MONEY WILL NEVER BE PUT IN THE WALLET AT ITS GIVING.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
NEW YEAR'S DAY CUSTOM
GO OUT THE BACK DOOR TO LET OUT THE OLD YEAR AND IN THE FRONT
DOOR TO LET IN THE NEW YEAR.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
Keyword(s): SYMBOLIC ACTION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Fixed DateFor specific dates, use the following system: F640.1231 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
THE IRISH CUSTOM AT CHRISTMAS TIME IS TO LEAVE EVERY SINGLE
LIGHT IN THEIR HOME BURNING. SIGNIFICANCE IS TO LIGHT THE WAY
FOR THE SAVIOUR WHO WAS BORN ON CHRISTMAS DAY.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Lights and candles |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
ON CHRISTMAS EVE SOME PEOPLE LIGHT A BAYBERRY CANDLE AND IF IT BURNS
TO THE END WITHOUT BEING EXTINGUISHED IT IS SAID TO BRING GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT DOES THIS EVERY CHRISTMAS EVE.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Predictions CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Lights and candles BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 02-15-1972
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
AT THE END OF THE MEAL ON CHRISTMAS EVE, EACH PERSON LIGHTS A CANDLE
STARTING FROM THE OLDEST ONE PRESENT TO THE YOUNGEST AND IF THE
SMOKE(AFTER BLOWING THE CANDLE OUT) GOES UP STRAIGHT THE PERSON IS
SUPPOSED TO HAVE GOOD LUCK THE COMING YEAR. THIS IS A SLOVAKIAN
CUSTOM.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
Keyword(s): PREDICTION
Date learned: 04-00-1972
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
THE POLISH PEOPLE'S CUSTOM IS TO HAVE A COMPLETE FISH MEAL AT
CHRISTMAS TIME--LEAVE THE LEFTOVERS, DO NO DISHES AND UPON
RETURNING FROM MASS, THEY INDULGE AGAIN IN EATING AND DO THIS
UNTIL ALL FOOD HAS BEEN CONSUMED. THIS MEAL IS CONSIDERED TO BE
A HOLY MEAL AND ANY FOOD SERVED SHOULD NOT BE THROWN WAAY.
Submitter comment:
CHRISTMAS EVE
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
Keyword(s): CHRISTMAS ; CUSTOM ; FOOD ; holiday
| Subject headings: | 122 Christmas CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Church |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO EAT A CHICKEN ON CHRISTMAS BECAUSE A
CHICKEN PAWS THE GROUND BACKWARDS.
Submitter comment:
Therefore, harmonizing with the Christmas season, which leaves the year behind just as the chicken leaves the earth behind.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON ; Mahoney, John E.
Keyword(s): Chicken ; CHRISTMAS ; CUSTOM ; FOOD ; tradition
| Subject headings: | 122 Christmas CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.2 |
Date learned: 04-06-1972
HERE'S TO THE TOP - - -
BUT IF IT WASN'T FOR THE BOTTOM,
IT WOULDN'T HOLD A DROP.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
Keyword(s): DRINKING HUMOR
James Callow Keyword(s): GLASS
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Speech Speech |
Date learned: 02-28-1970
IF YOU WENT OUT THE DOOR AND YOU FORGOT SOMETHING,
YOU YOURSELF COULD NOT GO BACK IN THE HOUSE FOR IT.
SOMEONE IN THE HOUSE WOULD HAVE TO BRING IT OUT
TO YOU.
Submitter comment: THIS IS AN OLD IRISH CUSTOM.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Home BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 04-06-1972
DEATH CUSTOM
AFTER A JEWISH FUNERAL THEY HAVE A "SHIVA" WHERE
THE MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY SIT ON LOW, BACKLESS,
STOOLS, SHOELESS, AND FRIENDS COME IN TO OFFER THEIR
CONDOLENCES AND VISIT FOR A WHILE WITH THE
BEREAVED FAMILY.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
DEATH CUSTOM
THE JEWISH PEOPLE HAVE A CUSTOM, AT AN OCCURRENCE OF
A DEATH IN THE FAMILY, COVER UP ALL MIRRORS IN THEIR
HOME, SO AS NOT TO SEE THEIR REFLECTION AT MOURNING.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
NEW HANDKERCHIEF
ONE OF THE REMAINING MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY, PLACED A
NEW HANDKERCHIEF OVER THE FACE OF THE DECEASED.
THIS IS SUPPOSED TO KEEP THE HAIR (ON THE HEAD)
FROM GROWING OVER THE FACE AFTER DEATH.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT DID NOT PRACTICE THIS CUSTOM, BUT SAW
RELATIVES DO IT.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 04-02-1972
AFTER A WEDDING THE BRIDE AND GROOM COME BACK TO
THE BRIDE'S HOME. THE BRIDE HAS TO KNOCK ON THE DOOR
AND WHEN ASKED WHO IS THERE, SHE MUST ANSWER BY HER
MARRIAGE NAME. THEN BOTH HER AND THE GROOM ARE GIVEN
A PIECE OF WHITE BREAD WITH SALT ON IT AND A GLASS OF
WINE. THIS IS TO SYMBOLIZE FOOD AND HAPPINESS IN THE
NEW MARRIAGE.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Reception |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
IT IS AN ITALIAN-AMERICAN CUSTOM AT WEDDINGS FOR
THE NEW BRIDE TO DANCE WITH ALL OF THE MEN AT THE
CELEBRATION. THE MEN, IN RETURN FOR THE PRIVILEGE,
PUT MONEY INTO THE APRON THE BRIDE WEARS FOR THE CUSTOM.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT PERSONALLY WITNESSED THE CUSTOM AT A WEDDING
CELEBRATION IN SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; SCRANTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Paying for dance |
Date learned: 10-04-1967
AT POLISH WEDDINGS THEY HAVE A SPECIAL DANCE.
THE YOUNGEST SISTER OF THE BRIDE STANDS IN THE
MIDDLE OF THE FLOOR WITH AN APRON ON. ANYONE
AT THE WEDDING CAN GO UP AND PUT SOME MONEY IN THE
APRON AND DANCE WITH THE BRIDE.
Submitter comment: I SAW THIS DONE AT A FEW WEDDINGS.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Paying for dance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN