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WHEN A CASKET IS CARRIED DOWN THE STEPS OF A CHURCH
ON ITS WAY TO THE GRAVEYARD, IT BECOMES CONSIDERABLY
LIGHTER. IT IS SAID THAT THIS IS BECAUSE THE
PERSON'S SOUL IS LEAVING THE BODY ON ITS WAY TO
HEAVEN.
Submitter comment:
THIS SUPERSTITION HAS BEEN PASSED DOWN THROUGH OUR
FAMILY FOR GENERATIONS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | Observation Favorites BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Measure of quantity or weight |
Date learned: 07-00-1964