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EASTER-EGG FIGHTS
ON EASTER, IT IS CUSTOMARY TO HAVE EASTER-EGG FIGHTS TO SEE WHO
HAS THE "CHAMPION" EGG. ONE PERSON HOLDS AN EGG WHILE ANOTHER TRIES
TO CRACK IT BY STRIKING THE EGG WITH ANOTHER EGG. THE WEAKER
EGG BREAKS, THUS MAKING THE STRONGER EGG THE WINNER.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): GAME
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
CUSTOM
WE HAD AN EASTER GAME WITH EGGS. YOU COULD WIN A LOT OF EGGS. YOU
WOULD FACE YOUR OPPONENT AND HE HAD AN EGG AND YOU HAD AN EGG. YOU
WOULD HIT THE OPPONENT'S EGG. IF YOU SMASHED HIS BUT
YOURS WAS [INTACT] THE EGG WAS YOURS AND VICE VERSA.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are possibly the same person.
Where learned: RESIDENCE
Keyword(s): GAME
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
EVERY EASTER WE WOULD HAVE AN EGG HUNT. THE OLDER ADULTS WOULD HIDE
THE EGGS. THE FOLKS ALL THE WAY FROM TOTS TO YOUNG ADULTS WOULD
HUNT. THEY DIVIDED UP INTO THREE GROUPS OF DIFFERENT AGES. THE
GROUP WITH THE MOST EGGS WON A PRIZE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ALLEN PARK
Keyword(s): GAME
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday |
Date learned: 02-07-1972
EASTER CUSTOM, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (APPLETON)
EACH YEAR ON EASTER SUNDAY, THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF APPLETON,
WISCONSIN, SPONSORS AN EASTER EGG HUNT FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE CITY.
THE FINDINGS OF SPECIALLY MARKED EGGS ARE REWARDED WITH A SMALL,
LIVE RABBIT. THE ANNUAL AFFAIR IS HELD IN THE MAIN CITY PARK.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT PERSONALLY WITNESSED THE EVENT.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): GAME
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday |
Date learned: 10-04-1967
EASTER GAME
IN BOSTON, AT EASTER TIME, EGGS ARE PUT IN THE CENTER OF THE TABLE,
ALL BEING HARD-BOILED EXCEPT ONE. PEOPLE THEN TAKE TURNS GOING
AROUND THE ROOM AND RUBBING THE EGG ON EVERYONE'S HEAD WHILE SAYING,
"THIS DOG COMES HOME", UNTIL FINALLY ONE EGG (THE RAW ONE) BREAKS ON SOME
POOR INDIVIDUAL'S HEAD, WHO RISES AND SAYS, "THIS DOG DOESN'T COME
HOME".
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): GAME
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
SCOTTISH CUSTOM
AT EASTER IT IS THE SCOTTISH CUSTOM TO ROLL COLORED EASTER EGGS
IN AN EGG RACE. THIS IS AN EASTER HOLIDAY AMUSEMENT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): GAME
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs |
Date learned: 03-20-1968
GAME, "PIG"
PIG IS A BASKETBALL GAME FOR TWO OR MORE PLAYERS.ONE OF THE PLAYERS
BEGINS BY CHOOSING A PLACE ON THE FLOOR IN WHICH TO STAND AND TAKE
HIS SHOT WITH THE BASKETBALL.IF HE MISSES, PLAYER NUMBER 2 MAY
CHOOSE A PLACE WHERE HE WISHES TO SHOOT FROM.IF PLAYER NUMBER 1 MAKES
HIS SHOT, PLAYER NUMBER 2 MUST MAKE HIS FROM THE SAME SPOT OR HE GETS
THE LETTER "P" .WHEN A PLAER MISSES 3 TIMES AND SPELLS OUT THE WORD
PIG, HE IS OUT.THE GAME CONTINUES UNTIL ONLY 1 PLAYER IS LEFT AND HE
IS THE WINNER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement |
Date learned: 00-00-1960
GAME, SOCCER
THE GAME IS PLAYED BY EIGHT PLAYERS, FOUR ON EACH TEAM.THE PLAYING
FIELD ITSELF IS DIVIDED INTO THREE EQUAL LANES.EACH CONTAINS TWO
PLAYERS, ONE FROM EACH TEAM.AT THE ENDS OF THE FIELD ARE THE GOALS,
RUNNING
THE COMPLETE WIDTH OF THE FIELD.THE GOALS ARE TENDED BY ONLY ONE
GOALIE.THE THREE LANES RUN THE LENGTH OF THE FIELD.THE OBJECT OF THE
GAME IS TO STAY IN YOUR OWN LANE, WORKING THE BALL AROUND YOUR
OPPANANT
AND PAST THE GOALIE TO SCORE A POINT.EACH PLAYER MUST STAY IN HIS
LANE AND AT NO TIME TOUCH THE BALL WITH HIS HANDS
Submitter comment:
I LEARNED TO PLAY THIS GAME IN GRAMMER SCHOOL AND I HAVE NOT SEEN IT
PLAYED ANYWHERE ELSE SINCE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement |
Date learned: 00-00-1960
WHEN I WAS A CHILD, BEFORE PLAYING A BASEBALL GAME WE WOULD CHOOSE UP
TEAMS.THE WAY IT WAS DONE WAS RATHER UNUSUAL.TWO CAPTAINS WERE CHOSEN
BY THE GROUP OF PLAYERS, USUALLY THEY WERE THE TWO BEST PLAYERS IN
THE GROUP.ONE OF THESE CAPTAINS WOULD THROW THE BAT TO THE OTHER AND
WOULD CATCH IT APPROXIMATELY IN THE MIDDLE.THE PLAYER WHO HAD THROWN
THE BAT WOULD NOW PUT HIS HAND JUST ABOVE THE FIRST PLAYERS HAND.THIS
HAND ACTION WOULD ALTERNATELY CONTINUE UNTILL THERE WAS NO LONGER
ROOM FOR ANOTHER HAND ON THE BAT.THE PLAYER WHOOSE HAND WAS AT THE
TOP WOULD THEN HAVE TO HOLD OUT THE THE OTHER GUY TO KICK OUT OF HIS
HAND.IF THE KICKER WAS SUCESSFUL IN REMOVING THE BAT FROM THE HAND
HE WOULD GET FIRST CHOICE OF PLAYERS.BUT, IF THE HOLDER DID NOT LET
THE BAT COME OUT OF HIS HAND, HE WOULD GET HIS FIRST CHOICE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement |
GAME
A TRADITIONAL GAME AMONG CERTAIN GROUPS OF CHILDREN IN ST. JOSEPH
IS "BAGA YAGA". THE ESSENTIAL ITEMS: A SHED, PORCH, GARAGE, OR OTHER
"BASE", A TRICYCLE, SCOOTER, OR WAGON FOR USE AS A "POWER",
A PARKED CAR, TREE, OR OTHER STATIONARY OBSTACLE, AN OPEN SPACE,
AND CHILDREN. BY A COUNTING-OUT RHYME, ONE CHILD IS CHOSEN TO BE
BAGA YAGA, OR "IT". BAGA YAGA IS AN EVIL OLD WITCH WHO CHASES ANY
OTHERS WHO VENTURE FORTH FROM THE BASE. THE USE OF THE POWER HELPS
BAGA YAGA CATCH THE OTHERS. THE OBSTACLE AND OPEN SPACE MAKE FOR A
MORE EXCITING CHASE. WHEN BAGA YAGA TAGS ANOTHER CHILD, THAT CHILD
BECOMES BAGA YAGA.
Submitter comment:
I HAVE HEARD OF A LEGEND ABOUT BABA YAGA, AN OLD EASTERN EUROPEAN
WITCH WHO SUPPOSEDLY CHASED INNOCENT CHILDREN BY RIDING IN
A MORTAR AND PESTLE. COULD THERE BE A CONNECTION?
Where learned: MISSOURI ; SAINT JOSEPH
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Racing Chasing Fighting Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement |
INDEX OF TAPE 750002, SIDE A
PRONUNCIATION OF NAME
WHERE I LIVE IN THAILAND
GAMES
COUNTING OUT
HIDE AND SEEK
CAN'T PLAY AT NIGHT (TABU)
MEASURING AND COUNTING TIME
ONOMATOPEIA
FEEDING MONKS
MORE ABOUT TIME
GAMES AGAIN
COPS AND ROBBERS
GOALS
HIDING OBJECTS
KITE' FLYING AND KITE FIGHTS
HIDING THE DOLL LIKE A TISKET-A-TRASKET
Where learned: THAILAND
Date learned: 00001960S
KITE FLYING DAY
IN INDIA ON JANUARY 14TH THE INDIAN PEOPLE HAVE KITE FLYING DAY.
THEY BUILD KITES AND FLY THEM BUT WHILE THEY ARE FLYING THEM THEY
TRY TO BRING THE OTHER KITES DOWN. THE LAST KITE LEFT FLYING IS
THE BEST.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 14 |
Date learned: 03-05-1971
HALLOWEEN TRADITION
IT IS TRADITIONAL TO HAVE APPLE-DUNKS AT HALLOWEEN PARTIES. THIS
PRACTICE APPARENTLY GOES BACK TO EARLY AMERICAN TIMES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- October 31 Halloween |
Date learned: 10-00-1969
PLAYGROUND FAIR
EVERY SUMMER, FRANKLINVILLE, NEW YORK HOLDS A "PLAYGROUND CARNIVAL."
CHILDREN FROM AGES OF 8 TO 15 MAKE THEIR OWN FOOD AND GAME BOOTHS
AND SELL THEIR WARES. A GREASED POLE CLIMBING CONTEST IS HELD
WITH A FIVE DOLLAR REWARD. PRIZES ARE GIVEN OUT FOR THE BEST BOOTHS.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; FRANKLINVILLE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Summer |
Date learned: NO DATE INDICATED.
THREE'S (COLLECTOR'S TITLE)
WHEN MY GRANDFATHER WANTED THE HIGHEST CARD IN A CUT,
HE WOULD KNOCK ON THE DECK OF CARDS THREE TIMES.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; TOLD AT ; SOUTH QUAD
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 10-23-1970
LUCKY NUMBERS
BILL NICHOLS IS A YOUNG MAN IN HIS LATE TEENS WHO IS
ENGAGED TO A YOUNG LADY NAMED CAROLYN. CAROLYN WAS BORN
ON JANUARY 7TH. BECAUSE OF THIS WHENEVER BILL PLAYS CARDS
HE CHOOSES ACES (1) AND SEVENS (7) AS WILD CARDS. STRANGELY
ENOUGH HE USUALLY WINS.
Submitter comment: HIS FRIEND BILL NICHOLS TOLD HIM THIS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement |
Date learned: 11-02-1967
JAPANESE FESTIVAL CUSTOM
ON THE FIRST THREE DAYS OF JANUARY,
THE GIRLS IN JAPAN PLAY SHUTTLECOCK (HANETSUKI) WHICH IS A
POPULAR OUTDOOR GAME SINCE MANY YEARS LONG AGO IN JAPAN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ANN ARBOR
Date learned: 02-04-1968
JAPANESE FESTIVAL CUSTOM
ON THE FIRST THREE DAYS OF JANUARY,
JAPANESE PEOPLE YOUNG AND OLD PLAY INDOOR GAMES OF CARDS
(KARUTATORI) AT THEIR HOMES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ANN ARBOR
Date learned: 02-04-1968
CUSTOM
THE NEW YEAR IS CELEBRATED FOR 7 DAYS IN JAPAN. DURING THIS TIME,
GREETING CALLS ARE MADE ON FAMILY FRIENDS, AND EACH ENTERTAINS THE
OTHER WITH ELABORATE AND TRADITIONAL NEW YEAR DISHES WHICH ARE ALL
PREPARED BY THE NEW YEAR AND CONTAINED IN TRADITIONAL LACQUERED
BOXES. LITTLE BOYS FLY PAINTED KITES; GIRLS PLAY BATTLEDORE AND
SHUTTLECOCK, WHILE AT SOCIAL GATHERINGS (WHERE BOYS AND GIRLS,
UNTIL THE AMERICAN OCCUPATION, PLAYED TOGETHER IN AN OTHERWISE
SEGREGATED SOCIETY) POEM CARD GAMES ARE PLAYED.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT GREW UP IN JAPAN BEFORE THE END OF WORLD WAR II.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share the same surname.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): VISITING
Date learned: 08-01-1964
POOR BOYS CRICKET
FIND SIX EMPTY TIN CANS, AND STACK THREE CANS PYRAMID FASHION
APPROXIMATELY THIRTY FEET APART FROM THE OTHER THREE CAN PYRAMID.
TWO PERSONS, EACH HAVING BASEBALL BATS, STAND OPPOSITE EACH OTHER
JUST IN FRONT OF THE THREE PYRAMID CANS. THEY ARE ON THE SAME TEAM
AND ARE KNOWN AS THE BATTERS. TWO MORE PERSONS, KNOWN AS THE FIELDERS
EACH STAND BEHIND THE RESPECTIVE BATTERS AND PYRAMID CANS.
ONE OF THE FIELDERS THROWS A BASEBALL TOWARDS THE BATTER STANDING
IN FRONT OF THE CANS OPPOSITE HIM AIMING AT THE STOCKED CANS BEHIND
HIM. IF THE BATTER TOWARDS WHOM THE BALL IS THROWN HITS IT, AND IT
IS NOT CAUGHT BY A FIELDER, THEN THE BATTERS HAVE A HIT. THEY
CIRCLE THE CANS TO SEE HOW MANY RUNS (OR TRIPS AROUND) THEY BOTH CAN
MAKE BEFORE ONE OF THE FIELDERS CAN RETRIEVE THE BALL. IF THE
BATTERS DO NOT RETURN TO THEIR POSITIONS IN FRONT OF THE CANS.
AND ONE OF THE FIELDERS RETRIEVES THE BALL AND PROCEEDS TO KNOCK
DOWN THE THREE CANS AT EITHER END THE BATTERS ARE COUNTED OUT.
THE BATTERS NOW HAVING BEEN COUNTED OUT TAKE THE PLACES OF THE
FIELDERS BEHIND THE RESPECTIVE PYRAMID CANS. THE BATTERS ARE ALSO
OUT IF THE BALL IS PITCHED TO ONE BATTER AND HE SWINGS AND MISSES,
AND THE BALL KNOCKS DOWN THE CANS.
EACH RESPECTIVE TEAM KEEPS TRACK OF THEIR RUNS, AND AFTER A
SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME THE TEAM WITH THE MOST RUNS ARE THE WINNERS.
THERE MAY BE MORE THAN FOUR PLAYERS. THE OTHERS ARE OUT IN THE
FIELD AND TAKE THEIR TURNS IN ROTATION AT BEING BATTERS. THOSE
IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE RESPECTIVE BATTERS ARE TERMED AS PITCHER AND
CATCHER, AND ARE THE NEXT ONES TO TAKE THEIR TURNS AT BAT ONCE THE
BATTERS ARE OUT. IF ONE OF THE FIELDERS CATCHES THE BALL THEN TOO,
THE BATTERS ARE OUT AND THOSE IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE RESPECTIVE
BATTERS ARE THE NEXT BATTERS, AND THE NEXT FIELDERS TAKE THEIR PLACES
AS PITCHER AND CATCHER.
Submitter comment:
PLAYED DURING THE DEPRESSION AROUND WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA
WITH THE MINIMUM OF FOUR PLAYERS
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement |
Date learned: 00001930S