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GOOD LUCK OMEN
IT'S GOOD LUCK FOR A RED BIRD TO FLY TO YOUR RIGHT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
SUPERSTITIONS ABOUT LOVE
IF SHE HEARS A BIRD SINGING AFTER DARK IT MEANS SHE WILL GET A
KISS SOON.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; TULLAHOMA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-15-1972
GOOD LUCK SIGNS
WHEN STARTING UP HOUSEKEEPING, IT IS GOOD LUCK TO BORROW AN OLD
COFFEE POT FOR THREE MONTHS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 03-04-1972
SUPERSTITION ABOUT ANIMALS
IT'S BAD LUCK TO KILL A DEER ON SUNDAY.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; DOUBLE SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-01-1972
SUPERSTITIONS ABOUT FARM ANIMALS
IT'S BAD LUCK TO PULL A PIG'S TAIL.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; DOUBLE SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-01-1972
SUPERSTITIONS ABOUT ANIMALS
IT IS UNLUCKY TO CHANGE A HORSE'S NAME.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; DOUBLE SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-08-1972
SUPERSTITIONS ABOUT ANIMALS
IF YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR DOG AT HOME FOR A WATCHDOG, BURY SOME
OF HIS HAIR NEAR THE DOORSTEP.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; DOUBLE SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-08-1972
SIGNS OF GOOD LUCK
WHEN BUILDING A NEW HOUSE, IT'S GOOD LUCK TO USE A FEE OLD
PIECES OF WOOD IN A NEW BUILDING.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; DOUBLE SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-08-1972
PLANTING GUIDES
IT IS CONSIDERED UNLUCK IF A FARMER LAUGHS LOUDLY WHILE PLANTING
CORN.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; DOUBLE SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-08-1972
PLANTING DATES FOR CROPS
POTATOES --- MARCH 17TH TO MARCH 30TH
BEANS --- GOOD FRIDAY
CUCUMBERS --- GOOD FRIDAY AND MAY 1ST
WATERMELONS --- MAY 1ST AND MAY 10TH
LETTUCE AND PEAS --- VALENTINE'S DAY
TURNIPS --- JULY 25TH
FLAX --- GOOD FRIDAY
BY PLANTING THESE CROPS ON THESE DAYS, THE HARVEST IS SUPPOSED
TO BE GOOD.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; DOUBLE SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-08-1972
SUPERSTITIONS ABOUT FARM ANIMALS
IT'S BAD LUCK TO GIVE A CHICKEN AWAY. SOMETHING HAS TO BE GIVEN
OR PAID FOR IT.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; DOUBLE SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-08-1972
SIGNS OF BAD LUCK
IT'S BAD LUCK TO RUN OUT OF SALT ON NEW YEAR'S DAY BECAUSE IT
MEANS POVERTY ALL YEAR.
Where learned: Arkansas ; HAMBURG
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 02-05-1972
SUPERSTITION
IF YOU SNEEZE BEFORE BREAKFAST, YOU WILL HAVE COMPANY BEFORE NOON.
Where learned: Arkansas ; HAMBURG
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 02-04-1972
SUPERSTITION
IF THE RIGHT EAR BURNS, SOMEONE IS SAYING NICE THINGS ABOUT YOU.
IF THE LEFT EAR BURNS, SOMEONE IS CRITICIZING YOU.
Where learned: Arkansas ; HAMBURG
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 02-04-1972
SUPERSTITION
IF YOUR LEFT HAND ITCHES, EXPECT TO RECEIVE A GIFT OR MONEY.
IF THE RIGHT HAND ITCHES, EXPECT TO SHAKE HANDS WITH A STRANGER.
Where learned: Arkansas ; HAMBURG
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 02-04-1972
SUPERSTITIONS ABOUT LORE
SOMEONE IS THINKING ABOUT YOU IF YOUR FACE FEELS SUDDENLY HOT.
Where learned: Arkansas ; HAMBURG
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 02-05-1972
SIGNS OF BAD LUCK
IT'S BAD LUCK TO LAUGH BEFORE GETTING OUT OF BED OR BEFORE
BREAKFAST.
LAUGH BEFOARE YOU EAT,
CRY BEFORE YOU SLEEP.
Where learned: Arkansas ; HAMBURG
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 02-06-1972
SIGN OF BAD LUCK
IT'S CONSIDERED BAD LUCK TO PUT A HAT OR SHEOS ON A BED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; TULLAHOMA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 02-12-1972
SIGN OF GOOD LUCK
IT'S GOOD LUCK TO FIND A CRICKET IN YOUR HOUSE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; TULLAHOMA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 02-12-1972
SIGNS OF BAD LUCK
IT'S BAD LUCK TO PUT ON CLOTHES WRONG SIDE OUT UNLESS THEY ARE
WORN THAT WAY ALL DAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-09-1972