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WEDDINGS

WHEN ONE SEES A WEDDING PARTY, IT IS GOOD LUCK TO LICK ONE'S THUMB
AND POUND ONE'S FIST THREE TIMES.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage
BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails
BELIEF -- Good luck P881.5
SPEECH -- Gesture

Date learned: 09-00-1973

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