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SUPERSTITION HER MOTHER ALWAYS TOLD HER
CARRYING WIFE OVER THE THRESHOLD, SUPPOSED TO BE GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 10-00-1982
GOOD LUCK
KNOCK ON WOOD FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: OHIO ; CONTINENTAL
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00001909-00001919 CHILDHOOD, 00001922-00001929, TEEN AGE YEARS
SPEECH CUSTOM
TO INSURE GOOD LUCK, THE FIRST THING ONE MUST SAY ON THE MORNING
OF MARCH FIRST IS "WHITE RABBIT".
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- March 1 BELIEF -- Good luck SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: CA00001960S
SERBIAN CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
THE SERBIAN COMMUNITY OF DUQUESNE, PENNSYLVANIA OBSERVED
THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS BY SPREADING
STRAW ON THE FLOOR, THE KITCHEN TABLE, AND THROUGHOUT THE
KITCHEN TO REPRESENT JESUS' MANGER. A BURNING CANDLE WAS
PLACED ON THE TABLE AND IT WAS CONSIDERED BAD LUCK FOR THE
ENTIRE YEAR IF THE CANDLE WENT OUT. MY MOTHER WITNESSED
THE PRACTICE IN DUQUESNE, PENNSYLVANIA AROUND 1947.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT'S MOTHER'S NAME IS MARY MORSILLO GINGERICH,
BORN OCTOBER 3, 1937, FARRELL, PENNSYLVANIA.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
Date learned: 09-00-1982
THE INFORMANT BELIEVES THAT DREAMS CAN LEAD TO FORTUNES.
WHEN SHE HAS A DREAM SHE CAN VIVIDLY RECALL, SHE GETS
A DREAM BOOK AND FINDS THE CORRESPONDING NUMBERS FOR
THE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENTS OF THE DREAM. SHE THEN
PLAYS THESE NUMBERS IN THE LOTTERY.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT HAS WON IN THE LOTTERY NUMEROUS TIMES AND
ATTRIBUTES HER WINNINGS TO THE DREAMS. SHE SAYS SOMETIMES
WHEN SHE DREAMS OF A DECEASED RELATIVE THEY WILL GIVE HER
THE NUMBERS TO PLAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): NUMEROLOGY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Dreams BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 03-00-1983
YOU SHOULD ALWAYS BRING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH BLACK EYED
PEAS AND HOMEMADE WINE. THE PEAS WILL BRING YOU LUCK
AND THE WINE WILL PROMISE YOU WARMTH THROUGHOUT THE
NEW YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Date learned: 03-00-1983
BELIEF
IF TWO PEOPLE SAY THE SAME THING AT THE SAME TIME;
THE FIRST PERSON TO SAY," HIT,PINCH,TOUCH WOOD YOU OWE
ME A BUBBLE GUM. WILL HAVE GOOD LUCK. WHILE THE PERSON
RECITES THOSE STATEMENTS THEY MUST ALSO PERFORM THE ACTIONS.
WHEN HIT IS SAID THEY HAVE TO HIT THE OTHER PERSON
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck SPEECH -- Formula |
MY GRANDMOTHER BELIEVES IT IS GOOD LUCK
FOR YOU AND YOUR NEW CAR TO POUR SALT(TABLE) ON IT.
Where learned: EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Means of transportation BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 11-00-1983
STEPPING INTO "SHIT" BRINGS GOOD LUCK, SPECIALLY IF IT IS THE
LEFT FOOT.
Where learned: GUADELOUPE
James Callow Keyword(s): LEFT RIGHT ; POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
IF YOU WANT TO PREVENT BAD LUCK OR BAD SPIRITS, YOU SHOULD PUT A
BROOM IN FRONT OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF YOUR HOUSE DEFORE GOING
TO BED.
Where learned: GUADELOUPE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
ON DECEMBER 31 TAKE A BATH (NAKED) IN THE SEA AT MIDNIGHT. THIS
BRINGS GOOD LUCK. ALSO, SOME OTHER DAYS THAT ARE GOOD TO TAKE
THOSE KIND OF BATH ARE THE FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH AND OF COURSE
FRIDAY THE 13. THE BEST TIMES ARE MIDNIGHT AND 3 P.M.
Where learned: GUADELOUPE
Date learned: 00001970S
PEOPLE WHO HAVE SIX FINGERS INSTEAD OF FIVE ARE REGARDED
AS PEOPLE WITH GOOD LUCK. WHOEVER MAKE A DEAL WITH THEM WILL BE
LUCKY TOO.
Submitter comment: HE WAS EXCITED WHILE NARRATING THE ITEM.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Sixths / Six Favorites BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Work Commerce Business BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1967
NASSAU BAHAMA IT IS SAID THAT IN NASSAU A LUCKY COLOR
IS GREEN AND RED. IT MUST BE IN COMBINATIONS OF GREEN AND WHITE
AND RED AND WHITE. IF YOU ARE IN A CASSINO WITH THOSE COLORS ON
YOU ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ABLE TO BRING GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: BAHAMAS ; NASSAU
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Color BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 01-15-1984
IT IS CONSIDERED BAD LUCK TO SAY "GOOD LUCK" TO A PERFORMER BEFORE
A PERFORMANCE. YOU SHOULD SAY INSTEAD "BREAK A LEG".
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Good luck BELIEF -- Bad luck SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 03-00-1984
CHINESE NEW YEAR'S CUSTOM
"THE CHILDREN IN CHINA WILL RECEIVE RED ENVELOPES CONTAINING
MONEY FROM THEIR ELDERS. THIS CUSTOM IS BELIEVED TO BRING GOOD
LUCK TO THE GIVER AS WELL AS A RETURN ON THE AMOUNT GIVEN
PLUS AN INCREASE IN THE FUTURE."
James Callow Keyword(s): GIFT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth BELIEF -- Color BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 02-00-1984
SAYINGS
FIND A COIN AND PICK IT UP AND ALL THAT DAY YOU WILL HAVE GOOD
LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Belief C860.881 BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1973
IRISH RELIGIOUS CUSTOM
WHEN A PERSON WALKS INTO A NEW CHURCH HE OR SHE IS TO PUT $1 INTO
THE COLLECTION BOX AND MAKE 3 WISHES.
THIS IS A CUSTOM WHEN AN IRISHMAN WALKS INTO A NEW CHURCH
WHEN THE APPROPRIATE TIME COMES DURING THE MASS
TO PUT MONEY INTO THE COLLECTION BASKET, HE OR SHE IS TO
PUT ONE DOLLAR INTO THE BASKET AND MAKE A WISH.
THIS CUSTOM IS TO BRING LUCK AND GOOD FORTUNE IN THE COMING
YEAR. IF A PERSON FAILS TO PUT ANY MONEY INTO THE BASKET
THEN IT IS SAID THAT GOD WILL LOOK UPON HIM UNFAVORABLY IN THE
YEAR.
Submitter comment:
THIS WAS TOLD TO HIM BY HIS FATHER WHO WAS BORN AND RAISED IN
IRELAND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
MY FATHER BROUGHT BACK A QUITE UNUSUAL GIFT FROM HIS
BUSINESS TRIP-- AN OSTRICH'S TOENAIL KEY CHAIN. THIS
KEYCHAIN IS POLISHED QUITE NICELY, IT IS SAID TO BRING
GOOD LUCK TO THOSE WHO HAVE IT.
Submitter comment:
THEY SAY THAT AN OSTRICH'S TOENAIL CAN KILL SOMEONE
IF THEY ARE STUCK BY THE OSTRICH'S FOOT.
PURCHASED AT BUSH GARDENS, FLORIDA
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE WOODS
Keyword(s): ART ; GOOD LUCK CHARM ; SUPERSTITION
James Callow Keyword(s): AMULET
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 02-00-1978
WHENEVER YOU TAKE A TEST ONE
SHOULD PLACE IN THE LEFT HAND
CORNER, IN SMALL LETTER, J.M.J.
THIS STANDS FOR JESUS, MARY AND
JOSEPH.
Submitter comment:
THE NUNS TAUGHT MICHAEL THIS, IT
IS SUPPOSED TO BRING GOOD LUCK TO
THE TEST TAKER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Religious hero BELIEF -- School BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Word Letter BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00001970S
CIGARETTE SUPERSTITION.
IN ORDER TO INSURE GOOD LUCK THE FIRST CIGARETTE THAT YOU
TAKE OUT OF YOUR PACK TURN IT UPSIDE DOWN AND PUT IT BACK
IN THE PACK AND SAVE IT FOR YOUR LAST SMOKE OF THE PACK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Number P686.2 BELIEF -- Good luck |