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FRIDAY THE THIRTEEN(TH) IS BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | 686 Specific number by specific number being described BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 07-19-1968
ON MONDAYS YOU SHOULDN'T LET A WOMAN INTO YOUR HOUSE, ONLY
MEN, OR YOU'LL HAVE BAD LUCK FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 08-12-1968
IT'S BAD LUCK TO GET MARRIED WHEN THE HANDS OF A CLOCK ARE
GOING DOWN (2:00, 2:15). GOOD LUCK TO GET MARRIED WHEN
THE HANDS ARE CLIMBING (2:30). THEREFORE, WEDDINGS ARE
TRADITIONALLY HELD AT HALF PAST THE HOUR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): HOMEOPATHIC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Bad luck |
IT'S BAD LUCK FOR A GROOM TO SEE HIS BRIDE BEFORE THE
WEDDING ON THE WEDDING DAY.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Bride and groom must not see each other BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IT IS VERY BAD LUCK FOR A FRESHMAN AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
TO WALK UNDER THE IRON ARCH LEADING ONTO THE CAMPUS. HE MUST
WALK AROUND IT UNTIL HIS SOPHOMORE YEAR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- School BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1955
THE SCOTCH BELIEVE IT IS BAD LUCK FOR EITHER OF TWO LOVERS TO
GIVE THE OTHER ONE A BIBLE BEFORE MARRIAGE OR TO BE MARRIED
IN ANY MONTH HAVING AN "A" IN IT, SUCH AS MAY AND THAT'S
WHY SO MANY PEOPLE MARRY IN JUNE.
THE BRIDE SHOULD NEVER SEE HER MAN ON THE WEDDING DAY
BEFORE TIME FOR THE CEREMONY.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; WILLIAMSBURG
Keyword(s): SCOTS
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
IF A PERSON WALKS UNDER AN OPEN LADDER, IT WILL BRING HIM
BAD LUCK.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 04-07-1969
IT IS BAD LUCK TO WALK WITH ONE SHOE ON AND ONE SHOE OFF.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): CONTRAST
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 05-03-1969
TO BREAK A MIRROR CAUSES ONE TO HAVE SEVEN YEARS OF BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 04-29-1969
TO YOU.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; LAFAYETTE ; TENNESSEEING BREAD DOUGH ; BAD LUCK WILL COME
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Kind of Food and Its Preparation BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Bad luck |
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
SINGING AFTER ONE GOES TO BED BRINGS HIM BAD LUCK BEFORE
MORNING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; LAFAYETTE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Sleeping BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 03-29-1969
WHEN A PERSON ROCKS A ROCKING CHAIR WITH NO ONE IN IT, THEY CAN
EXPECT BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; LAFAYETTE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Number Emptiness, nothingness, zero BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 03-29-1969
DON'T TAKE UP ASHES ON WEDNESDAY--BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): FIREPLACE? COAL? FURNACE?
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 04-20-1969
FOR A PERSON TO TRIM HIS NAILS ON SUNDAY BRINGS HIM BAD LUCK.
Where learned: UNKNOWN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Bad luck |
THE NUMBER THIRTEEN IS CONSIDERED UNLUCKY BECAUSE LONG AGO
WHEN THERE WERE GALLOWS, THEY ALWAYS BUILT THIRTEEN STEPS
LEADING UP TO THEM.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | 686 Specific number by specific number being described Favorites BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: CHILDHOOD
SHE SAID THAT YOU SHOULD NEVER LET A WOMAN COME TO YOUR HOUSE
ON NEW YEAR'S DAY BECAUSE IT BRINGS BAD LUCK. SHE SAID THAT ONE
DAY A LADY CAME TO HER HOUSE ON THIS DAY AND IT MADE HER
CALENDAR THAT SHE LOVED FALL OFF THE WALL AND BURN UP.
ALSO SHE SAID THAT ONE TIME A MAN AND WOMAN CAME TO HER
HOUSE AND A FEW DAYS AFTER THEY HAD GONE, ONE OF HER
DOGS DIED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FAYETTEVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): SEXISM
Date learned: 07-04-1970
HANGING A PICTURE IS BAD LUCK.
Data entry tech comment: INITIALS "DG" APPEAR UNDERNEATH INFORMANT'S NAME.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
SISTER SAID HER MOTHER LAUGHED ABOUT THIS AND WOULD SAY:
NOW IF I WERE SUPERSTITIOUS.... BUT SHE ALWAYS DID IT, IF YOU
SPILL SALT, PICK IT UP IMMEDIATELY AND THROW IT OVER THE LEFT
SHOULDER. REASON: BRING GOOD LUCK, WARD OFF BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Bad luck BELIEF -- Conversions |
Date learned: 08-00-1968