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MAY DAY

IN MRS. WHITTEN'S YOUTH, CHILDREN IN LEWISBURG BELIEVED THAT IF YOU
LOOKED DOWN INTO A WELL AT EXACTLY NOON TIME ON MAY DAY, YOU WOULD
SEE THE FACE OF YOUR FUTURE HUSBAND. MRS. WHITTEN SAID THAT ONE
GIRL LOOKED AND SAW HER COFFIN AND SHE DIED THE NEXT DAY OF
FRIGHT.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: Prediction / Divination
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CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day
BELIEF -- Marriage
BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial
BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour

Date learned: 07-00-1968

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