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BIRTH CUSTOM
NEVER TAKE A BABY OUT AFTER DARK BECAUSE AN EVIL SPIRIT COULD
POSSESS IT. IF A BABY HAD TO BE TAKEN OUT, ITS FACE HAD TO BE COVERE
AT ALL TIMES.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT'S PARENTS BELIEVED THIS AND PRACTICED IT (1890-1920).
INFORMANT DOES NOT BELIEVE IT OR PRACTICE IT.
Where learned: TOLD AT INFORMANTS HOME
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour |
Date learned: 10-02-1971 ; 00-00-1920
IF YOU HAVE NOT BLEEDED LIKE A CALF,
YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BELLOW LIKE A BULL.
Submitter comment: ( ADULTS EXPECT CHILDREN TO MAKE MISTAKES IN GROWING UP.)
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): BLED ; PREDICTION
Date learned: 09-23-1971
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
BELIEF
IF YOU STRIKE ONE OF YOUR PARENTS YOUR HAND WILL STICK OUT OF YOUR
GRAVE.
Submitter comment: MRS. KUBERT IS OF POLISH DECENT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 00001920S ; 02-16-1980
POLISH CUSTOM FOR A NEW HOUSE
THE FIRST THINGS TO ENTER A NEW HOUSE ARE A TABLE, A CROSS, AND
SOME HOLY WATER.
Submitter comment:
BRINGING THE TABLE INSURES THAT THE FAMILY WILL NEVER BE WITHOUT
FOOD. THE CROSS, REPRESENTATIVE OF RELIGION, GUARANTEES A BLESSED
LIFE. THE HOLY WATER REMOVES EVIL FROM THE HOUSE.
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): SYMBOLS
Date learned: 01-13-1980
PREDICTION
DROPPING SILVERWARE WHILE AT THE DINNER TABLE PREDICTS THAT
COMPANY WILL VISIT AND THE TYPE OF COMPANY. IF A FORK DROPS, A
WOMAN WILL VISIT. A YOUNG PERSON OR CHILD WILL VISIT IF A SPOON
DROPS. A DROPPED KNIFE DENOTES A MAN WHILE A DROPPED TABLESPOON
INDICATES A WHOLE FAMILY OF VISITORS.
Submitter comment:
THOUGH I DON'T THINK THIS IS BELIEVED, IT IS REFERRED TO AT LEAST
ONCE A WEEK.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Use of Object Domestic object, wax, needle, dishware |
Date learned: 01-13-1980
SUPERSTITION
IF YOU CROSS THE STREET, AND THE CAT CROSS TO THE LEFT SIDE IT'S
A SIGN OF BAD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: CA00001966
BELIEFS
TO BE HOSTILE TO YUOR ESCORT IS A SURE SIGN OF PRIDE.
Where learned: CALIFORNIA ; MONROVIA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: CA00001966
TO DRIVE AN AMBULANCE IS A SURE SIGN THAT YOU ARE GOING TO VISIT
A FRIEND WHO IS A LITTLE INDISPOSED.
Where learned: CALIFORNIA ; MONROVIA
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: CA00001965
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
IF TWO PEOPLE GO AROUND A STABLE OBJECT, THEY MUST SAY BREAD AND
BUTTER OR RUN THE RISK OF HAVING A FIGHT.
Where learned: VIRGINIA ; FAIRFAX
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Bad luck SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 02-00-1980
BODY PART BELIEF
STEP ON A CRACK YOU WILL BREAK YOUR MOTHER'S BACK.
Submitter comment: SAID WHILE WALKING ON CEMENT SIDEWALKS TO SCHOOL
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
Date learned: 00-00-1967
BODY PART BELIEF
STEP ON A LINE YOU WILL BREAK YOUR MOTHER'S SPINE.
Submitter comment: SAID WHILE WALKING ON CEMENT SIDEWALKS TO SCHOOL
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
Date learned: 00-00-1967
GOOD LUCK
LIFT YOUR FEET UP WHILE GOING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00001970S
GOOD LUCK
TOUCH THE CEILING IN THE CAR WHILE GOING UNDER RAILROAD TRACKS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 00001970S
IF SILVERWARE IS DROPPED IN THE KITCHEN, COMPANY IS COMING
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Use of Object Domestic object, wax, needle, dishware |
Date learned: 04-00-1980
A SUPERSTITION ABOUT TUESDAYS
DO NOT TAKE A TRIP ACROSS A BODY OF WATER OR GET MARRIED ON TUESDAYS
OR YOU,LL DIE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE
Date learned: 04-00-1980
SIGN OF A GOOD SEA VOYAGE.
IF YOU SPOT A WHALE OUT AT SEA THAT MEANS
YOU'LL HAVE A GOOD TRIP.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 04-00-1980
BELIEF CONCERNING THE USE OF SALT
IF SOMEONE YOU DISLIKE VISITS YOUR HOME, PUT SALT ON THE PORCH AND
THEY WILL NOT RETURN.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT LEARNED THIS FROM HER SISTER, GRACIA ESQUIVEL WHO IS A
HOUSEWIFE OF 23.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 02-07-1980
WHEN YOUR CAR GOES OVER TRAIN TRACKS, LIFT YOUR FEET AND TOUCH THE
CEILING OF THE CAR. IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR
BOYFRIEND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
James Callow Keyword(s): AUTOMOBILE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 00-00-1975