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WHEN I WAS A CHILD, WE USED TO BELIEVE THAT YOU WOULD NOT BE
HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR YOUR SINS UNTIL YOU REACHED YOUR
TWELFTH BIRTHDAY.
WE USED TO SAY, "AS SOON AS I'M TWELVE, I'M GOING TO THE
ALTAR TO GET SAVED."
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): AGE OF REASON
| Subject headings: | 686 Seconds / Twice / Two CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary BELIEF -- Maturity |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
TO CUT A BABY'S HAIR BEFORE HE IS ONE YER OLD WILL BRING BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 05-07-1969
A PERSON HAVING A BIRTHDAY MAY MAKE A WISH BEFORE A LIGHTED
BIRTHDAY CAKE. IF HE BLOWS ALL THE CANDLES OUT ON THE FIRST
TRY, THE WISH WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 03-06-1969
CUSTOM
MANY MARRIED COUPLES SAVE THE TOP LAYER OF THEIR WEDDING CAKE
AND EAT IT ON THEIR FIRST ANNIVERSARY. THIS CUSTOM IS BASICALLY
SENTIMENTAL, BUT IF IT IS PERFORMED, THE BRIDE AND GROOM ARE
SUPPOSED TO HAVE GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
IF A CHILD LOOKS IN A MIRROR BEFORE ITS FIRST BIRTHDAY,
IT WILL DIE BEFORE THE AGE OF TWO.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): AGE ; BABY ; BELIEF ; DEATH ; Mirror
James Callow Keyword(s): AGE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 686 Seconds / Twice / Two CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 10-13-1973
BLOWING OUT ALL YOUR BIRTHDAY CANDLES WITH ONE BREATH, YOUR
WISH WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 11-24-1977
ON A CHILD'S BIRTHDAY, YOU SPANK THE CHILD AND PUT HIM
OR HER UNDER THE BED FOR GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment: SHIRLEY REMEMBERED FROM HER MOTHER
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary BELIEF -- Good luck Time (year, season, week, hour, etc.) Occasion Event |
Date learned: 06-18-1972
SABAE - CONGRATULATORY BOW
THE "SABAE" IS A FORMAL BOW WHICH CONGRATULATES SOMEONE
SUCH AS ON HIS BIRTHDAY OR NEW YEAR'S DAY, AND
PROMISES THAT HAPPINESS AND GOOD LUCK WILL COME.
THE MEN BOW FROM THE WAIST AND THE WOMEN MAKE AN
ELABORATE AND GRACEFUL BOW MAKING THEM PROSTRATE.
Submitter comment: FROM SEOUL, KOREA
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Date learned: NOT GIVEN