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FESTIVAL CUSTOM
THE MALAYSIANS CELEBRATE THE CHINESE NEW YEAR BY GIVING GIFTS
OF MONEY TO THE CHILDREN AND UNMARRIED MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY FOR
GOOD LUCK. THE AMOUNT OF MONEY GIVEN DEPENDS UPON THE RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN THE TWO PEOPLE. ACQUAINTANCES ARE GIVEN ONE OR TWO DOLLARS.
PARENTS WILL GIVE MORE, SOMETIMES AS MUCH AS TWO OR THREE HUNDRED
DOLLARS. THE AMOUNT OF MONEY GIVEN IS ALWAYS AN EVEN NUMBER.
DEPENDING UPON THE SIZE OF THE FAMILY. AN ONLY CHILD RECEIVES MUCH
MORE-SOMETIMES AS MUCH AS TWO OR THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS. THE AMOUNT
OF MONEY GIVEN IS ALWAYS AN EVEN NUMBER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
Date learned: 12-00-1978
CUSTOM FESTIVAL
ON CHINESE NEW YEAR, THE MALAYSIANS BRING GIFTS OF COOKIES, CAKES,
AND FRUIT AND IN RETURN THEY ARE GIVEN A SMALL GIFT AS A TOKEN OF
APPRECIATION.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 02-00-1979
HOLEY UNDERWEAR
NEVER GO OUT OF THE HOUSE WITH HOLES IN YOUR UNDERWEAR
YOU NEVER KNOW YOU MIGHT GET HIT BY A CAR AND HAVE TO BE TAKEN TO
THE HOSPITAL, WHAT WOULD PEOPLE THINK?
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIVONIA
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress Overall body coverUpper body and arms |
Date learned: CA02001980
IF A WOMAN SITS AT THE HEAD OF THE TABLE, SHE WILL NEVER MARRY
Where learned: MEXICO
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
Date learned: CA12001977
NEW YEAR'S EVE CUSTOMS
IN GREECE, IT IS CUSTOMARY FOR PEOPLE TO VISIT EACH OTHER'S HOUSES
ON NEW YEAR'S EVE TO EXCHANGE GIFTS. THE CELEBRATION CONSISTS OF A
BIG MEAL. AFTER THE MEAL EVERYONE STAYS UP UNTIL MORNING TALKING,
SINGING AND DRINKING.
Where learned: GREECE ; ATHENS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 12-31-1979
MEXICAN WEDDING TRADITIONS.
AT A TRADITIONAL MEXICAN WEDDING, IT IS CUSTOM THAT THE FATHER
OF THE BRIDE INVITE HIS CLOSE FRIENDS TO HIS HOUSE AFTER THE WEDDING
WHERE THEY STAY AWAKE ALL NIGHT DRINKING AND TALKING.
Where learned: MEXICO
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage |
Date learned: 00-00-1977
BELIEF
KNIVES ARE NEVER PASSED DIRECTLY TO A PERSON, THEY ARE PLACED
ON A TABLE AND THE OTHER PERSON PICKS IT UP FROM THERE.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. |
POLISH CHRISTMAS TRADITION
WHEN CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER IS READY, FAMILY MEMBERS AND GUESTS
THAT WILL SHARE THE MEAL KNEEL AND LISTEN WHILE THE MOTHER OF
THE HOUSEHOLD READS THE GOSPEL ACCOUNT OF JESUS' BIRTH. THE
GOSPEL IS ALWAYS LUKE 2:1-14. MM
CHRISTMAS EVE SUPPER BEGINS AFTER THE FIRST STAR APPEARS. THE
SIGHTING OF THE STAR IS ANNOUNCED BY THE YOUNGEST MEMBER OF THE
FAMILY.
Submitter comment:
NOTICE THE RECURRING EMPHASIS ON THE YOUNGEST FAMILY MEMBER
(SEE SQ 771820-8). ALSO, THE COLLECTOR IS UNAWARE OF ANY
FAMILIES THAT SCHEDULE DINNER TO BEGIN AFTER THE FIRST STAR
APPEARS. MOST FAMILIES EAT WHENEVER THEY CHOOSE.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: CA00001890S ; 01-13-1980
POLISH CHRISTMAS TRADITION
AFTER MAKING THE CHRISTMAS WISH, THE FAMILY MEMBERS AND GUESTS THAT
WERE PRESENT FOR THE CHRISTMAS EVE MEAL SING POLISH CHRISTMAS
CAROLS. THEN THE GROUP GATHERS AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE SO THAT
THE MOTHER OF THE HOUSEHOLD MAY DISTRIBUTE THE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
WHEN THE MOTHER DISTRIBUTES THE GIFTS, SHE STARTS WITH THE YOUNGEST.
Submitter comment:
NOTICE THE EMPHASIS WHICH IS PLACED ON BEING THE YOUNGEST IN POLISH
CHRISTMAS TRADITION. THE YOUNGEST PERSON SIGHTS THE FIRST
STAR (SQ 771820-2) AND IS ALSO THE FIRST PERSON TO RECEIVE PRESENTS.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: CA00001890S ; 01-13-1980
"MAMA, MAMA" JOKE
CHILD: MAMA, MAMA, WHY IS DADDY RUNNING?
MOTHER: SHUT UP AND RELOAD.
THIS ITEM WAS COLLECTED WITH MANY SIMILAR ITEMS THROUGH
NUMEROUS MEETINGS AT VARIOUS BARS IN DETROIT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): PATRICIDE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion |
Date learned: 00001970S ; 03-00-1980
PROVERB
HAVE WIFE, MUST TRAVEL.
Submitter comment:
THIS WAS WRITTEN IN THE DUST ON THE BACK OF A TRUCK HEADING
WEST ON INTERSTATE 94 IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN. THE TRUCK
BELONGED TO A PLASTICS FIRM BASED IN WINDSOR, ONTARIO, CANADA.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
RAILROAD SUPERSTITION
WHENEVER YOU ARE CROSSING A RAILROAD. LIFT YOUR FEET AND HANDS IN
THE AIR . THIS WILL BRING YOU GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
Date learned: CA0001970
IN YUGOSLAVIA IT IS A CUSTOM FOR A CHILD TO BRING A CANDY BAR TO
THE HOUSE IN WHICH HE VISITS.
Where learned: YUGOSLAVIA
James Callow Keyword(s): GIFT-GIVING
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 00001960S
KEEPING STRANGERS OUT.
IT IS A TRADITION THAT TO KEEP UNWANTED PEOPLE OUT BROKEN GLASS
IS CEMENTED IN AT THE TOP OF THE BRICK WALLS. THAT WAY ANYONE
SCALING THE WALLS IS USUALLY WOUNDED SEVERELY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Wall Partition Door Window |
Date learned: 04-00-1980
WHEN WALKING SIDE-BY-SIDE, AND YOU COME TO AN OBSTACLE (LIKE A
POLE) DON'T SPLIT UP. BOTH OF YOU WALK ON THE SAME SIDE OF IT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 00-00-1970
WHEN IT THUNDERS, IT IS BECAUSE ANGELS ARE BOWLING.
Submitter comment: 1 SHE TELLS THIS TO HER CHILDREN WHEN THEY GET SCARED IN STORMS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
NEW BORN CHILDREN ARE ALWAYS NAMED AFTER A DEAD RELATIVE, NEVER ONE
THAT IS LIVING. THERE ARE NO JUNIORS OR SENIORS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | Person / Nickname CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 01-06-1972
NEVER ENTERTAIN OR TALK BUSINESS IN THE KITCHEN - ALWAYS IN THE
LIVING ROOM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BERKELEY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Home CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business |
Date learned: 00-00-1950
IF YOU COME TO VISIT A POLISH PERSON'S HOME, YOU MUST HAVE SOMETHING
TO EAT BEFORE YOU LEAVE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BERKELEY
Date learned: 00-00-1950
IN A CATHOLIC HOME, HOLY WATER BY THE DOOR IS A SIGN THAT YOU ARE
ALWAYS LIVING WITH GOD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BERKELEY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 00-00-1950