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IN AN IRISH CHRISTMAS CAKE THERE IS ALWAYS PLACED
A GOLD RING SO THAT WHOEVER EATS THE PIECE OF CAKE
AND FINDS THE GOLD RING, WILL BE MARRIED WITHIN THE
NEXT YEAR.
Submitter comment:
I HEARD THIS FROM MY IRISH LANDLADY AT CHRISTMAS TIME
OF 1970. I DON'T THINK SHE REALLY BELIEVED IT WOULD
HAPPEN.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN ; HARPER WOODS ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | 862 Use of object for determining future spouse CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
CZECH CHRISTMAS BELIEF
ON CHRISTMAS EVE AT MIDNIGHT, IF A SINGLE MAN TAKES A
MATCH AND STRIKES IT, LETTING IT BURN DOWN A SHORT
WAY, THEN GRABS THE MATCH AT THE BURNT END AND
ALLOWS IT TO BURN DOWN TO THE OTHER END, THE MATCH
WILL BEND TOWARD ONE DIRECTION, AND IN WHATEVER DIREC-
TION THE MATCH POINTS, THAT IS THE DIRECTION YOUR
FUTURE WIFE WOULD COME FROM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve BELIEF -- Use of object for determining future spouse P862.9 |
Date learned: 10-27-1969
MALOCCHIO CURE (EVIL EYE)
A CUP OF WATER IS SET ON A TABLE IN FRONT OF THE
AFFLICTED PERSON AND 13 GRAINS OF WHEAT ARE
PREPARED. EACH GRAIN OF WHEAT IS INDIVIDUALLY
DROPPED INTO THE WATER. IF THE GRAINS OF WHEAT
FLOAT AT THE TOP STANDING ON END, THIS MEANS THAT
YOU HAVE THE MALOCCHIO; BUT IF THEY JUST LAY FLAT,
THIS MEANS THAT YOU DON'T HAVE IT. AS EACH GRAIN OF
WHEAT IS INDIVIDUALLY DROPPED INTO THE WATER, A
PRAYER IS CHANTED AUDIBLY BUT NOT SO THAT (IT) IS
ABLE TO BE UNDERSTOOD.
Submitter comment:
NOTE: THE CURE AND ITS PRAYERS ARE INHERITED ON
CHRISTMAS EVE AT MIDNIGHT. IT IS AT THIS TIME
AND THIS TIME ONLY THAT THEY CAN BE DISCLOSED.
THE PERSON WHO RECEIVES THE CURE TAKES AN OATH OF
SECRECY CONCERNING THE PRAYER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Date learned: 09-29-1969
WHEN BOYS AND GIRLS ARE BAD, SANTA CLAUSE WILL PUT A
PIECE OF COAL IN THEIR STOCKING.
Where learned: OHIO ; CHAGRIN FALLS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. BELIEF -- Measure of time Festival |
Date learned: 00-00-1957
ON CHRISTMAS EVE THE COWS BOW DOWN AND PRAY
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
MRS. KIRBY TELLS THAT HER MOTHER-IN-LAW WOULD NOT WASH AND
HANG OUT CLOTHES BETWEEN CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S, FOR IF SHE
DID, SOMEONE IN THE FAMILY WOULD DIE DURING THE NEXT YEAR.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; ALBERTVILLE
Date learned: 06-17-1972
I'S BAD LUCK TO WASH ON THE FRIDAY BEFORE AND AFTER CHRISTMAS.
Submitter comment: BOTH HER MOTHER AND HER MOTHER-IN-LAW BELIEVED IN THIS.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; ATHENS
Keyword(s): LAUNDRY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. BELIEF -- Home BELIEF -- Bad luck Time (year, season, week, hour, etc.) Occasion Event |
Date learned: 06-16-1973
IT'S BAD LUCK TO TAKE UP ASHES FROM THE FIREPLACE FROM
CHRISTMAS DAY TO OLD CHRISTMAS DAY (12 DAYS AFTER CHRISTMAS).
Where learned: PARIS ; TENNESSEE
Date learned: 06-20-1970
YOU SHOULD MAKE GINERBREAD BEFORE CHRISTMAS, BUT IT IS BAD
LUCK TO EAT IT BEFORE NEW YEAR'S DAY.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IT IS BAD LUCK TO KEEP A CHRISTMAS TREE UNTIL NEW YEAR'S DAY.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; HOPKINSVILLE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Bad luck Plants |
THE "HAIRICANS"
THE AREA A FEW MILES PAST HERE (HIS HOUSE) IS KNOWN TO
MOST PEOPLE AS THE "HAIRICANS" (MY OWN SPELLING OF IT--
I'VE NEVER SEEN IT IN PRINT). THE STORY IS THAT ON
CHRISTMAS EVE OF 1860 A HURRICANE HIT THERE, AND FROM THEN
ON EVERYBODY CALLED IT THE "HAIRICANS."
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PULASKI
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Explanation of a name CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve |
Date learned: 08-03-1968
CHRISTMAS BELIEF
NO CHRIST CHILD IN THE MANGER BEFORE CHRISTMAS EVE.
Submitter comment:
SHE WILL NOT PUT THE FIGURE IN THE MANGER BEFORE THEN.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
James Callow comment:
Meaning?
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
Keyword(s): BELIEF ; Christ ; CHRISTMAS ; CUSTOM ; holiday ; MANGER ; RELIGION ; SYMBOL
| Subject headings: | Custom CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F122 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Manger scenes BELIEF -- Religious hero |
Date learned: 01-20-1971
Christmas Day in Poland
Christmas Day in Poland finds the tables laden with food. Their favorite kielbasa, ham, beef can be seen. Also, the best in Polish wines, their favorite baked goods are shared with family and friends, Neighbors visit one another and sing kolendy outside their doors, a custom everyone thoroughly enjoys--so the day goes--a happy time for all.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; informant's home ; St. Clair Shores
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F122 |
STAR BELIEF
ON CHRISTMAS EVE THE BRIGHT STAR TO THE NORTH IS SHINING OVER
THE STABLE AT BETHLEHEM.
Data entry tech comment:
ACCORDING TO CHRISTIAN TRADITION,
BETHLEHEM IS THE PLACE OF CHRIST'S BIRTH.
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: OHIO ; NORTH OLMSTED ; 5984 COLUMBIA RD.
Keyword(s): BELIEF
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F122 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.4 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 BELIEF -- Star |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
Put a tree up on the 1st of December, but take it down on the 25th for good luck.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F120 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Good luck |