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EATING BLACK-EYED PEAS ON NEW YEAR'S BRINGS GOOD LUCK
FOR THE YEAR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 10-03-1973
IF YOU ARE GIVEN A HELPING OF BLACK-EYED PEAS ON NEW YEAR'S
DAY, EAT ALL BUT THREE OF THEM AND YOU'LL HAVE GOOD LUCK IN
THE COMING YEAR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 06-18-1973
WHEN BREAKING A CHICKEN WISHBONE, LONG PIECE -- LUCKY BREAK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Good luck Food and drink BELIEF -- Good luck Animals |
Date learned: 06-17-1973
ON NEW YEAR'S DAY EAT BLACK-EYED PEAS FOR GOOD LUCK THE REST
OF THE YEAR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
Date learned: 06-17-1973