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IT IS BAD LUCK TO WALK AROUND WITH ONE SHOE ON AND ONE SHOE OFF.
Where learned: ALABAMA, ASSUMED ; MONTGOMERY
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 686 Seconds / Twice / Two BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IT'S BAD LUCK TO WALK WITH ONE SHOE ON AND ONE SHOE OFF.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; TANNER
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 686 Seconds / Twice / Two BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 07-07-1973
IT IS BAD LUCK TO CUT A BABY'S FINGERNAILS BEFORE IT IS A YEAR
OLD. IF THE NAIL GETS SO LONG THAT THE BABY IS SCRATCHING
HIMSELF, YOU SHOULD BITE OFF THE NAILS.
Submitter comment: COUNTRY PEOPLE IN EASTERN KENTUCKY BELIEVED IN THIS SUPERSTI-
Where learned: KENTUCKY EASTERN
IF YOU CUT A BABY'S HAIR BEFORE IT IS A YEAR OLD, THE BABY
WILL DIE.
Submitter comment: I HAVE HEARD PEOPLE SAY THIS IN EASTERN KENTUCKY. MY FAMILY
Where learned: KENTUCKY EASTERN
Date learned: 08-04-1968
WALKING WITH ONE SHOE OFF AND ONE SHOE ON IS BAD LUCK.
Data entry tech comment: INITIALS "KZ" APPEAR UNDER D. B. GONYER'S NAME ON 5X8 CARD.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
FIRST PERSON IN HOUSE AT FIRST OF THE YEAR MUST BE A MAN.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; LOUISVILLE
Date learned: 03-00-1969
IT IS BAD LUCK TO MOVE AN OLD BROOM TO A NEW HOUSE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Bad luck Broom Sweeping |
Date learned: 07-05-1970
IT IS BAD LUCK TO WALK AROUND WITH ONE SHOE ON AND ONE SHOE OFF.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
Date learned: 07-05-1970
IF THE HEM OF YOUR DRESS IS TURNED UP, KISS IT AND YOU WILL
GET A NEW ONE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. Observation BELIEF -- Daily Life |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF A WOMAN COMES TO YOUR HOUSE FIRST INSTEAD OF A MAN ON NEW
YEAR'S DAY, YOU WILL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Data entry tech comment: SPELLING CORRECTED
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 07-03-1970
IF A GIRL WILL PUT A WISHBONE OVER THE FRONT DOOR, THE FIRST
MAN TO WALK IN WILL BE THE MAN SHE WILL MARRY.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
Keyword(s): FOWL
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Use of object for determining future spouse |
Date learned: 07-00-1972
YOU SHOULD ALWAYS MAKE A WISH WHEN GOING TO BED UNDER A NEW QUILT.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 07-00-1972
NEVER HANG A NEW CALENDAR BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF THE NEW YEAR
OR THAT NEW YEAR WILL BE FILLED WITH BAD LUCK.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's BELIEF -- Bad luck Time (year, season, week, hour, etc.) Occasion Event |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
NEVER PULL OUT A GRAY HAIR, BECAUSE IF YOU DO, TWO GRAY ONES WILL
TAKE ITS PLACE.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
| 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: NOT GIVEN
YOU MAY MAKE A WISH ON THE FIRST STAR AT NIGHT, BUT IT WILL NOT
COME TRUE IF YOU LOOK AT IT AGAIN BEFORE SEEING ANOTHER STAR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 08-06-1968
IT'S BAD LUCK TO BEGIN ANYTHING NEW ON FRIDAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; BRENTWOOD
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Bad luck Time (year, season, week, hour, etc.) Occasion Event |
Date learned: 07-05-1973
IT IS BAD LUCK TO PUT YOUR LEFT SHOE ON FIRST.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 06-30-1973
IF YOU MAKE THREE WISHES WHEN YOU GO INTO A CHURCH FOR THE
FIRST TIME, THEY WILL ALL COME TRUE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 06-14-1973
WHEN YOU SLEEP IN A NEW ROOM, NAME THE CORNERS OF THE ROOM
BY THE NAMES OF YOUR BOYFRIENDS. THE FIRST CORNER YOU LOOK
AT IN THE MORNING IS THE BOYFRIEND YOU'LL MARRY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE
Date learned: 06-18-1973
A BABY WILL BE UNLUCKY IF IT SEES ITSELF IN THE MIRROR BEFORE
ITS FIRST BIRTHDAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Maturity BELIEF -- P647 BELIEF -- Bad luck Mirror |
Date learned: 06-18-1973