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THE FIRST PERSON TO ENTER YOUR HOME ON NEW YEAR'S
DAY SHOULD BE A DARK HAIRED MAN. THIS WILL BRING
GOOD LUCK TO THE ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 BELIEF -- Sign Color BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 03-27-1970
I HAD A PENNY WITH A SMALL HOLE IN THE TOP THAT I
CARRIED TO TESTS. I WAS CONVINCED THAT THIS WAS AN
AID BECAUSE I USUALLY DID WELL, ESPECIALLY IN APTITUDE
TYPE TESTS. THIS WAS IN GRADE SCHOOL, BUT I STILL
HAVE THAT PENNY.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; BETHEL PARK
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1956
IF A PERSON WEARS A LADY BUG SYMBOL WITH A RELIGIOUS
SYMBOL (CROSS, ETC.) HE WILL THEN HAVE GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Emblem BELIEF -- Good luck |
IN BASEBALL, A PITCHER DOESN'T SHAVE IN THE MORNING OF THE
DAY HE IS GOING TO PITCH. THIS WILL BRING HIM GOOD
LUCK.
Submitter comment:
HEARD THIS SAID ABOUT SANDY KOUFAX AND DON DRYSDALE DURING
THE WORLD SERIES PROBABLY 1966.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE ILE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Pastime BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 10-25-1970 ; 00-00-1966
PEOPLE IN ECUADOR BELIEVE WHILE HARVESTING CORN, IF
YOU FIND A COB OF ALL RED KERNELS, YOU WILL HAVE GOOD
LUCK IN MARRIAGE. IF YOU WANT TO GET MARRIED, YOU
CANNOT UNTIL YOU FIND A COB WITH ALL RED KERNELS.
Submitter comment:
WHILE TRAVELLING AND LIVING IN LATIN AMERICA,
MR. MARCHETT HEARD THESE AND HE IN TURN TOLD MY
FRIEND WHILE THEY WERE WORKING TOGETHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 02-28-1970
SLEEP WITH A PIECE OF WEDDING CAKE UNDER YOUR PILLOW
FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Dream about future husband BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IT IS GOOD LUCK IF IT RAINS ON YOUR WEDDING DAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIVONIA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage P545.056 BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 04-03-1970
LUCK
HAPPY IS THE BRIDE WHO HAS RAIN ON HER WEDDING DAY.
Submitter comment:
RAIN IS A SIGN OF CLEANSING. THE RAIN WILL WASH AWAY
EVIL SPIRITS AND MAKE THE PATH CLEAR AND FREE FOR THE
NEWLY MARRIED COUPLE.
Where learned: J L HUDSONS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage P545.056 BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 10-13-1969
GOOD LUCK COMES TO THE BRIDE AND GROOM IF IT RAINS
ON THEIR WEDDING DAY.
Submitter comment: GERMAN SUPERSTITION.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage P545.056 BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 11-07-1971
IN THE MEDIEVAL CHURCH IT WAS CONSIDERED TO BRING GOOD
LUCK IF AFTER A WEDDING, THE WEDDING BED WAS BLESSED.
Where learned: OHIO
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Ceremony BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 12-01-1969
TO START THE DAY "ON THE RIGHT FOOT," ONE MUST COVER
THE RIGHT FOOT FIRST AND THE LEFT ONE LAST.
Submitter comment: FROM MOTHER.
Where learned: HOME
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 11-05-1967
WHEN WHITE SPOTS COME TO THE TOP OF YOUR FINGERNAILS,
SOMETHING GOOD IS GOING TO HAPPEN TO YOU.
Submitter comment: TOLD BY MY GRANDMOTHER TO MY MOTHER AND ME.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 02-22-1967
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE PROSPEROUS IF YOU CARRY A
COIN WITH THE YEAR OF YOUR BIRTH STAMPED ON IT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): AMULET ; MONEY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
CHAIN LETTER
THIS IS A PRAYER:
TRUST THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT AND ALWAYS ACKNOWLEDGE
HIM AND HE WILL LIGHT YOUR WAY.
THIS PRAYER HAS BEEN SENT TO YOU FOR GOOD LUCK. THE
ORIGINAL COPY CAME FROM THE NETHERLANDS. IT HAS BEEN
AROUND THE WORLD NINE TIMES. THE LUCK HAS BEEN SENT
TO YOU. YOU ARE TO RECEIVE GOOD LUCK WITHIN FOUR
DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THIS LETTER. THIS IS NO JOKE.
YOU WILL RECEIVE IT IN THE MAIL. PLEASE DO NOT SEND
MONEY. DO NOT KEEP THIS LETTER. IT MUST LEAVE WITHIN
96 HOURS AFTER RECEIVING IT. A U.S. OFFICER RECEIVED
$7,000. VON ELLIOT $60,000, BUT BECAUSE HE BROKE THE
CHAIN, HE LOST IT. WHILE IN THE PHILLIPINES, GENERAL
NOPAK LOST HIS LIFE 6 DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THE COPY.
HE FAILED TO CIRCULATE THE PRAYER. HOWEVER, BEFORE HIS
DEATH HE RECEIVED $775 HE HAD WON. PLEASE SEND 20
COPIES AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS TO YOU ON THE FOURTH DAY.
ELIMINATE THE FIRST NAME ON THE LIST AND ADD YOUR
NAME ON THE BOTTOM. (LIST OF NAMES FOLLOWED).
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | 686 Fourths / Quarters BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 02-00-1968
IF YOU EAT BLACKEYED PEAS ON NEW YEAR'S DAY, THIS
WILL BRING YOU LUCK THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE YEAR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; Greenville
Date learned: 03-24-1969
IF YOU GIVE A PURSE AS A GIFT, YOU SHOULD PUT A PENNY IN IT
FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; PEABODY CAFE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 05-13-1969
THE WEDDING CEREMONY SHOULD TAKE PLACE WHEN THE MINUTE HAND
OF THE CLOCK IS GOING UP. THIS IS SUPPOSEDLY TO BRING GOOD
LUCK IN THE MARRIAGE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
ORANGE BLOSSOMS BRING GOOD LUCK AT A WEDDING.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
EAT HOG JOWL AND BLACK EYED PEAS ON NEW YEAR'S DAY
FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
GOOD LUCK CHARM
MANY ATHLETES WEAR THE SOCKS THEY HAD ON DURING THE
SEASON'S FIRST WIN FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Good luck |