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IF SOMEONE SERVES YOU A PIECE OF PIE AND IT IS
NOT POINTING DIRECTLY AT YOU, MAKE A WISH AND IT
WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; BALDWIN COUNTY ; FOLEY
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- N225 BELIEF -- Prayer |
IF YOUR NECKLACE TURNS AROUND SO THAT THE CLASP IS IN
FRONT AND SOMEONE NOTICES IT, THEN YOU MAKE A WISH
AS YOU TURN THE CLASP AROUND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK ; OAKLAND COUNTY
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 00-00-1983
AS A YOUNG, CATHOLIC CHILD, THE INFORMANT WAS
FAMILIAR WITH THE CHURCH'S OPINION OF SINNERS. AT
THE PART OF THE MASS WHEN THE CONGREGATION CHANTED,
"LAMB OF GOD, HAVE MERCY ON US. LAMB OF GOD, HAVE
MERCY ON US. LAMB OF GOD, GRANT US PEACE," THE
INFORMANT RECITED, WITH GREAT RELIGIOUS ZEAL,
"LAMB OF GOD, HAMMER SINNERS. LAMB OF GOD, HAMMER
SINNERS. LAMB OF GOD, GRANT US PEACE!"
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
James Callow Keyword(s): INITIAL ITERATION
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Lyrical Verse Lyrical Verse CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church BELIEF -- Prayer |
A COMPLIMENT IS NEVER GIVEN WITHOUT FOLLOWING IT WITH A
BLESSING TO WARD OFF ANY EVIL SPIRITS THAT MAY BE AROUND.
Where learned: LEBANON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Prayer SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 00-00-1960
NEW YEAR'S DAY IS THE OCCASION FOR BAKING AND SERVING
VASSILOPITA, A SPECIAL LARGE, HOLIDAY CAKE BAKED WITH
A COIN INSIDE. THE CAKE IS BLESSED AND CUT AND THE
RECIPIENT OF THE PIECE CONTAINING THE COIN SHOULD HAVE
GOOD LUCK ALL YEAR. THE COIN IS SAVED, NEVER SPENT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Date learned: 10-00-1983
WHEAT IS BLESSED AND SPREAD OVER THE GRAVES OF THE RECENTLY
DECEASED WITH A PRAYER FOR THE SOUL. THE BELIEF IS THAT
THE WHEAT WILL PERPETUATE THE SOUL AND THE BIRDS WILL
CARRY THE WHEAT TO HEAVEN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 00-00-1950
DURING THE GREEK WEDDING CEREMONY, A PRAYER IS READ REGARDING
THE ROLE OF HUSBAND AS RULER OF THE HOUSEHOLD AND THE
RULER OF HIS WIFE. IF THE BRIDE HAS ANY OBJECTION TO
THIS, SHE DISCREETLY TAPS THE GROOM'S FOOT WITH HER RIGHT
FOOT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): SYMBOL
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Ceremony BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 00-00-1950
IF YOU SEE A FALLING STAR, YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO MAKE A WISH.
Where learned: GUADELOUPE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Comet BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 00001970S
IT IS BELIEVED THAT IF YOU WANT TO INVOKE THE DEVIL, YOU REPEAT
HIS NAME WITHOUT STOPPING FOR 24 HOURS. IF DURING THAT TIME YOU
SAY: "OH MY GOD" YOU WILL FIND YOURSELF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE OCEAN.
Where learned: GUADELOUPE
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Word Letter BELIEF -- Number P686.24 |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
WHEN DRIVING OVER A RAILROAD TRACK, PUT YOUR
RIGHT HAND THUMB ON A SCREW IN THE CAR, LIFT
YOUR FEET UP AND MAKE A WISH. WITHIN ONE WEEK
YOUR WISH WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 02-00-1984
"ROY-KATONG" FESTIVAL (THAILAND)
"THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS FESTIVAL IS TO APOLOGIZE TO THE WATER
SPIRIT FOR THE USE OF THE WATER AND FOR POLLUTING THE WATER.
BELIEVING THAT THE WATER COMES FROM HEAVEN, THE THAIS FLOAT SMALL
LOTUS-SHAPED RAFTS WITH CANDLES ON THEM IN THE RIVERS OF THAILAND
SO THAT EVENTUALLY THE RAFT WILL GO TO AN ANGEL IN HEAVEN. ALSO,
WHEN THEY FLOAT THE RAFTS, THE THAIS WILL MAKE A WISH AND
SOMETIMES A MAN AND WOMAN WILL GO TOGETHER."
Submitter comment:
THE FESTIVAL USUALLY TAKES PLACE IN BETWEEN OCTOBER AND
NOVEMBER.
"ROY-KATONG" MEANS "FLOAT-SMALL-BOAT" IN THAI LANGUAGE.
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F100 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F110 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- September 23 equinox to December 20 Also used for Advent. BELIEF -- Angel BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Water BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 02-00-1984
PRAYER
WHEN I LOOK UP TO YONDER SKY
SO PURE, SO BRIGHT, SO VERY HIGH
I THINK OF ONE I CANNOT SEE
BUT ONE WHO SEES AND CARES FOR ME.
HE SEES THAT MY DAILY FOOD IS PROVIDED
AND ALL THAT I CAN WANT BESIDE.
AND WHEN I CLOSE MY SLEEPING EYES
I REST IN PEACE FOR HE IS THINE.
THEN SHALL I ALWAYS EVER LOVE
THIS GRACIOUS GOD WHO REIGNS ABOVE.
FOR VERY GOOD INDEED IS HE
TO LOVE A LITTLE CHILD LIKE ME.
Where learned: BAHAMAS ; NASSAU
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Belief Belief BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 00001970S
SUPERSTITION
IF YOU PICK UP A PENNY WITH YOUR BIRTH YEAR ON IT, MAKE A WISH
AND THROW IT AND YOUR WISH WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 00-00-1981
UPSTAIRS CHRISTMAS TREE
THIS IS A FAMILY TRADITION TO REMEMBER THE CHILDREN THAT WERE
STILLBORN WITH THEIR OWN SPECIAL TYPE OF CHRISTMAS TREE. THIS TREE
IS PLACED UPSTAIRS IN THE PARENTS' BEDROOM. A FRESH TREE IS PURCHASED
AND PLACED IN THE ROOM WITH A SOLID WHITE TREE-SKIRT PLACED AROUND
IT. ON CHRISTMAS EVE THIS TREE IS TRIMMED WITH ONLY ONE ORNAMENT PER
STILLBORN CHILD. NOTHING ELSE GOES ON THE TREE. THE ORNAMENT IS
SYMBOLIC OF AN ANGEL WITH THE NAME OF THE CHILD ON THE ORNAMENT.
NOTHING IS PLACED ON THE TOP OF THE TREE. A PRAYER IS SAID BY THE
FAMILY AFTER THE DECORATING CEREMONY. THE TREE IS REMOVED ON NEW
YEAR'S DAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
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
HOLY SPIRIT GUIDE MY WAY
AS I DRIVE THE ROAD TODAY
KEEP ME SAFE AND OTHERS TOO
SO ALL MAY LOVE AND WORSHIP YOU.
"MY MOTHER WROTE THIS PRAYER AND SAID IT
WHENEVER OUR FAMILY GOT INTO THE CAR.
WHEN WE GREW UP SHE HAD MY FATHER PRINT
IT ON A STICKER AND SHE PUT ONE IN
EACH FAMILY MEMBER'S CAR. EVERYONE IN
OUR FAMILY STILL SAYS THIS PRAYER WHEN
WE GET INTO THE CAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 03-00-1980 ; 00-00-1970
IF THE CLASP ON SOMEONE'S NECKLACE FALLS FORWARD, SHE SHOULD MAKE
A WISH AS SHE RETURNS THE CLASP TO THE BACK BECAUSE HER WISH
WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; CHICAGO
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 00001980CA
IF YOU LOSE SOMETHING, STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING IMMEDIATELY;
SAY A PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY AND YOU WILL SOON FIND WHAT
YOU HAD LOST.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Religious hero BELIEF -- Prayer |
BLACK-AMERICAN BELIEF
IF YOU SAY YOUR PRAYERS AFTER YOU GO TO BED, YOU
SAY THEM TO THE DEVIL.
Submitter comment: MOTHER USED TO REMIND HIM OF THIS BEFORE BED-TIME.
Where learned: ALABAMA
James Callow Keyword(s): BEDTIME
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Prayer |
BLACK-AMERICAN BELIEF
A NEGRO WITH A RABBIT FOOT, MOUNTED ON A
WHITE HORSE, IN THE DARK OF THE MOON
IN A CEMETARY, WILL BREAK A WITCH SPELL.
INFORMANT HEARD FROM GRANDFATHER, WHEN
A SMALL CHILD.
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI
Keyword(s): WITCHES
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Witch Shaman BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 09-15-1985