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FAST
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS IS A FAST NIGHT. EVEN THE
SPAGHETTI IS MADE WITH FISH. THE NUMBER OF VARIETIES OF FISH YOU SERVE DETERMINES
THE WEALTH OF THE FAMILY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
James Callow Keyword(s): SYMBOL
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F122 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 |
Date learned: 11-09-1972
PUNCH
ON NEW YEAR'S EVE GERMANS MAKE A HOT WINE PUNCH AND SERVE IT
WITH A HEATED AND SUGARED METAL BAR THAT IS SET ON FIRE
AND THE SUGAR ALLOWED TO DRIP INTO THE WINE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
Date learned: 11-04-1972
STOCKINGS
SWISS FILL STOCKINGS NOT FOR THEIR OWN FAMILY BUT TO TAKE TO
NEIGHBORS ON CHRISTMAS EVE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F122 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 |
Date learned: 11-04-1972
CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 25TH IN ITALY IS CELEBRATED ONLY AS THE BIRTHDAY OF
CHRIST, WITH SPECIAL MASS AND A SPECIAL DINNER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F122 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 |
Date learned: 11-09-1972
CHRISTMAS
GREEKS BELIEVE THAT BETWEEN CHRISTMAS AND TWELFTH NIGHT BAD
SPIRITS ARE OUT WALKING AROUND. TO WARD
OFF THE BAD SPIRITS THEY PUT A CROSS IN CANDLE SMOKE OVER THEIR DOORWAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
Date learned: 11-28-1972
Christmas
IF YOU ARE A BAD CHILD, THEN AT CHRISTMAS, SANTA CLAUS WILL PUT
COAL IN YOUR STOCKING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Santa Claus |
Date learned: 11-05-1972
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
THE BLACHE FAMILY CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS ON CHRISTMAS EVE. THE
CHILDREN WOULD GO DOWNSTAIRS AND WAIT, WHILE THE PARENTS
WOULD BRING OUT THE PRESENTS AND PUT THEM UNDER THE TREE.
THEN THE CHILDREN COULD COME UP, BUT THE FATHER WOULD MAKE
THEM STOP SEVERAL TIMES ON THE WAY AND "SING FOR THEIR
PRESENTS." THEY WOULD HAVE TO SING CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND ONLY
WHEN THE FATHER DECIDED THEY HAD SUNG ENOUGH AND WELL ENOUGH
COULD THEY RECEIVE THEIR PRESENTS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
Date learned: 00-01-960
THE CHRISTMAS TREE IS NEVER PUT UP BEFORE CHRISTMAS EVE AND
NEVER TAKEN DOWN BEFORE JANUARY 6.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS A POLISH CUSTOM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Date learned: 10-00-1965
CHRISTMAS GREETING CARDS ARE PLACED ON RIBBONS AND STRUNG
AROUND THE LIVING ROOM.
Submitter comment:
Family custom.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Date learned: 10-00-1965
WHEN WE LIVED ON THE FARM, ABOUT AN HOUR AFTER DINNER, SANTA CLAUS (MY FATHER OR MOTHER) CAME AND PASSED OUT ORANGES, WALNUTS, COOKIES,
ETC. (NO TOYS). I DON'T KNOW IF THIS WAS A POLISH CUSTOM OR NOT.
James Callow comment:
COLLECTOR DOES NOT SPECIFY DAY. BOGGS NUMBERS ARE
ADDED BY ME TO COVER POSSIBILITIES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 6 Twelfth Day Epiphany CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F120 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F122 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F122 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 |
Date learned: 10-07-1972
ON CHRISTMAS EVE, JUST BEFORE EATING, EACH PERSON IS GIVEN A LARGE
PIECE OF WAFER (BLESSED AT CHURCH) TO SHARE WITH EACH OTHER, WISHING
GOOD HEALTH AND LUCK FOR THE COMING YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.82 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 |
Date learned: 10-07-1972
NEW YEAR'S CUSTOM/LUCK
IF AN OLIVE OR LAUREL BRANCH IS HUNG ON THE DOOR OF A HOME ON
NEW YEAR'S DAY, THE FAMILY LIVING IN THAT HOUSE WILL HAVE
GOOD LUCK FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FARMINGTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance BELIEF -- Good luck P881.1 BELIEF -- Good luck P881.42 |
Date learned: 09-26-1972
NEW YEAR'S CUSTOM/LUCK
THE FIRST PERSON TO ENTER THE HOUSE ON NEW YEAR'S DAY MUST BE
HAPPY, HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS, SO THAT THE FAMILY'S GOOD LUCK WILL BE
INSURED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FARMINGTON
James Callow Keyword(s): CONTAGIOUS MAGIC FIRST FOOTING
| Subject headings: | 686 686.1 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 |
Date learned: 09-24-1972
NEW YEARS CUSTOM/LUCK
A PERSON CAN ASSURE PROSPERITY FOR THE COMING YEAR BY BREAKING THE
POMEGRANATE ON THE DOORSTEP ON NEW YEAR'S DAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FARMINGTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance BELIEF -- Good luck P881.1 BELIEF -- Good luck P881.42 |
Date learned: 09-26-1972
MOST PEOPLE SAY WHAT THEY ARE GOING TO DO, AND NOT DO, FOR A NEW
YEAR'S RESOLUTION. THIS HAPPENS THE FIRST PART OF THE YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 686.1 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 |
Date learned: 12-00-1972
WHAT A PERSON IS DOING WHEN THE NEW YEAR FIRST STARTS,
IS WHAT THEY WILL BE DOING THE REST OF THE YEAR.
Submitter comment:
EXAMPLE: IF YOU'RE WASHING CLOTHES WHEN IT STARTS YOU'LL BE
WASHING CLOTHES THE REST OF THE YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 686.1 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Number BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: 12-00-1972
On Christmas Eve, when our whole family is gathered together, we each receive a thin breadlike wafer which we share with one another, while wishing everyone the best of luck for the New Year. This custom is of Polish origin.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 |
Custom
On New Year's -- bunch of kids knock on door shouting let the New Year in. Run around the table three times shouting let the New Year in and get money on way out -- go to the next house.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 |
A POLISH TRADITION ON THE CHRISTMAS VIGIL IS THE BREAKING OF WAFERS
AND WISHING GOOD LUCK ON EVERYBODY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F122 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 BELIEF -- Good luck SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 10-15-1972
A TRADITION IN THE OLD COUNTRY WAS AFTER CHRISTMAS DINNER THEY
BROUGHT THE FOOD LEFT ON THE TABLE INTO THE BARNS FOR THE COWS TO EAT.
THE COWS WOULD NOT TOUCH THE FOOD UNTIL 12:00 O'CLOCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): ANIMALS
Date learned: 11-00-1972