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THE FIRST THREE DAYS OF THE MONTH INDICATE THE WEATHER FOR
THAT MONTH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
Date learned: 06-17-1973
ON MAY 1ST BEGIN GOING BAREFOOT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
James Callow Keyword(s): WITHOUT SHOES
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails |
Date learned: 06-17-1973
ON MAY THE 1ST CHANGE TO SUMMER UNDERWEAR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day BELIEF -- Measure of time Summer |
Date learned: 06-17-1973
BELIEF
RAIN ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH MEANS RAIN FOR 15 DAYS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 00-00-1972
PREDICTION--RAIN
IF IT RAINS THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH, IT WILL RAIN FIFTEEN DAYS
THAT MONTH.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; OWENSBORO
Date learned: 02-00-1972
MAY DAY
IN MRS. WHITTEN'S YOUTH, CHILDREN IN LEWISBURG BELIEVED THAT IF YOU
LOOKED DOWN INTO A WELL AT EXACTLY NOON TIME ON MAY DAY, YOU WOULD
SEE THE FACE OF YOUR FUTURE HUSBAND. MRS. WHITTEN SAID THAT ONE
GIRL LOOKED AND SAW HER COFFIN AND SHE DIED THE NEXT DAY OF
FRIGHT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour |
Date learned: 07-00-1968