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EVERY HOUR OF SLEEP BEFORE TWELVE MIDNIGHT IS WORTH TWO AFTER
MIDNIGHT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 686 Seconds / Twice / Two BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Sleeping |
FIRST THING YOU BRING INTO A NEW HOUSE IS SUGAR, SALT AND
BREAD FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; PEABODY CAFE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. Food Drink -- Food BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 05-13-1969
IF YOU PULL OUT A GOOD HAIR, TWO GREY HAIRS WILL RETURN
IN ITS PLACE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 05-09-1969
IT BRINGS BAD (LUCK) TO THE PERSON'S FAMILY WHO LEAVES A
FUNERAL SERVICE FIRST. SOMEONE IN THAT FAMILY WILL DIE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; RED BOILING SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Bad luck Leaving Entering Returning home Travel |
Date learned: 04-29-1969
IF ONLY ONE ROOSTER GOES TO ROOST BEFORE NIGHT, BAD LUCK IS TO
HAPPEN TO THE FAMILY THAT OWNS HIM.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; RED BOILING SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals |
Date learned: 03-29-1969
TO SWIRL A CHAIR AROUND ON ONLY ONE OF ITS LEGS BRING(S)
BAD LUCK TO THAT PERSON.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 04-03-1969
WHEN A MEASURING WORM GETS ON YOU, IT MEANS THAT HE IS MEASURING
YOU FOR A NEW SUIT OF CLOTHES.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): INCHWORM ?
Date learned: 05-03-1969
IF YOU GIVE SOMEONE A GARMENT AND THEY PUT IT ON WRONG SIDE
OUT, THE FIRST TIME, THEY SHOULD NEVER CHANGE IT UNTIL
THEY WEAR IT, FOR IT WILL BRING THEM BAD LUCK IF THEY DO.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; LAFAYETTE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 05-03-1969
IF YOU DON'T HAVE YOUR FIRST RIPE TOMATO BY JULY 4, YOU ARE
A POOR GARDENER AND WILL HAVE A SMALL CROP.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; CLASS ASSIGNMENT ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- July 4 Independence Day BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Plant husbandry Farming |
Date learned: 03-07-1969
ONE CROW SORROW, TWO CROWS JOY,
THREE CROWS A WEDDING, FOUR CROWS A BOY,
FIVE CROWS SILVER, SIX CROWS GOLD,
SEVEN CROWS A SECRET THAT NEVER CAN BE TOLD.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; PEABODY COLLEGE LIBRARY
Date learned: 04-04-1969
IF YOUR RIGHT FOOT ITCHES, YOU'RE GOING SOMEWHERE. IF YOUR
LEFT FOOT ITCHES, YOU'LL WALK ON THE NEW DIRT OF A GRAVE.
Where learned: HOME
Date learned: 03-23-1969
ON MAY FIRST A SINGLE GIRL SHOULD WALK AROUND THE HOUSE
THREE TIMES VERY EARLY IN THE MORNING. (IF?) THE FIRST
PERSON OR ANIMAL SHE SEES IS A MALE, SHE WILL MARYY THAT
YEAR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 07-08-1970
IF YOU PULL ONE WHITE HAIR OUT OF YOUR HEAD, TWO WILL GROW
BACK.
Where learned: KANSAS ; WICHITA
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 686 Seconds / Twice / Two BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak |
Date learned: UNKNOWN
THREE MONTHS FROM THE DAY THAT THE KATY-DIDS START
HOLLERING WILL BE THE FIRST FROST.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; FLORENCE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Insect BELIEF -- Air Weather Fire |
Date learned: 07-03-1970
BEFORE YOU GO TO BED, PEEL AN APPLE ALL IN ONE PIECE, THROW
THE PEELING OVER LEFT SHOULDER, AND IT WILL FALL IN THE
FIRST LETTER OF THE BOY YOU ARE GOING TO MARRY. LEARNED
WHILE GROWING UP IN WALES, BUT IT IS NOT REALLY BELIEVED
ANY MORE.
Submitter comment: HALLOWEEN CUSTOM.
Where learned: WALES
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTIION
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time Sleeping BELIEF -- Word Letter BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF YOU PICK UP YOUR HUSBAND'S CLOTHES ON THE FIRST NIGHT OF
YOUR MARRIAGE, YOU WILL PICK THEM UP FOR THE REST OF YOUR
LIFE.
Where learned: KENTUCKY, ASSUMED ; LOUISVILLE
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF THE HEM OF YOUR DRESS GETS ACCIDENTLY TURNED UP, KISS IT
AND YOU WILL GET A NEW ONE.
Where learned: INDIANA ; WALTON
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. Observation ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress Overall body coverUpper body and arms SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 06-21-1970
IF YOU LOOK AT A NEW MOON OVER YOUR LEFT SHOULDER, YOU'LL
DREAM ABOUT THE MAN YOU ARE GOING TO MARRY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; GILLETTE HALL ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. Observation BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Dreams Dreams about people |
Date learned: 06-26-1970
ALL UNDERGROUND CROPS MUST BE PLANTED UNDER A NEW MOON.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Plant husbandry Farming |
Date learned: 07-08-1970
IF YOU SEE A LIZARD FIRST IN THE SPRING, YOU'LL BE PRETTY (OR
SMART); IF YOU SEE A SNAKE, YOU'LL BE SICKLY; IF YOU SEE
A FROG, YOU'LL BE LAZY.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; ALBERTVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting BELIEF -- Animal |
Date learned: 06-17-1972