Dr. James T. Callow publications
Browse by
Questions or comments on this site? Please email davidsor@udmercy.edu.
The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
Your search for P880 returned 670 results.
IF THE CATCH ON A NECKLACE WORKS ITS WAY DOWN TO THE ORNAMENT
ON THE NECKLACE, KISS IT, PUT IT IN THE PROPER PLACE AND MAKE
A WISH.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
BAD LUCK
TO KILL A CRICKET WILL BRING MISFORTUNE.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
DON'T LOOK AT THE MOON THROUGH A TREE, BAD LUCK.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
TO WHISPER AT THE TABLE --- IS TO BREAKFAST IN THE STABLE.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF THE HEM OF YOUR SKIART IS TURNED UP, BEFORE TURNING IT DOWN,
KISS IT AND MAKE A WISH.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
TO PUT YOUR CLOTHES ON INSIDE OUT MEANS YOU WILL GET A NEW DRESS.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF YOU SPILL SALT, SPRINKLE OVER LEFT SHOULDER SO YOU WON'T HAVE
BAD LUCK.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
WHISTLING WOMEN AND CROWING HENS
ALWAYS COME TO NO GOOD ENDS.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
TO BREAK A MIRROR IS SEVEN YEARS BAD LUCK. TO COUNTERACT THIS,
PUT PIECES IN A BROWN PAPER BAG AND THROW INTO THE RIVER.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
SAYINGS
WEEPING WILLOWS BRING BAD LUCK.
A BIRD FLYING AGAINST A HOUSE MEANS BAD LUCK.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF A RABBIT RUNS ACROSS YOUR PATH, TURN YOUR HAT AROUND BACKWARDS
AND WEAR IT THAT WAY UNTIL YOU REACH YOUR DESTINATION OR SPIT
IMMEDIATELY IN YOUR SHOE, OTHERWISE YOU'LL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
BELIEF
MAKE A WISH WHEN YOU GO UNDER A TREE THAT OVERHANGS THE ROAD
COMPLETELY AND YOUR WISH WILO COME TRUE.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; HUNTSVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 07-01-1973
BELIEF
IT'S BAD LUCK TO OPEN AN UMBRELLA IN A HOUSE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 08-10-1973
BELIEF
YOU WILL HAVE SEVEN YEARS OF BAD LUCK IF YOU BREAK A MIRROR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-14-1973
BELIEF
IT'S BAD LUCK IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-14-1973
BELIEF
IT'S GOOD LUCK TO CARRY A RABBIT'S FOOT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-14-1973
BELIEF
IT'S GOOD LUCK TO FIND A FOUR-LEAF CLOVER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-14-1973
BELIEF
IT'S BAD LUCK TO SING AT THE TABLE.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; LOUISVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-24-1973
BELIEF
ONCE YOU LEAVE A HOUSE TO GO SOMEWHERE, IT'S BAD LUCK TO TURN
BACK OR GO BACK TO GET SOMETHING YOU'VE FORGOTTEN.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; LOUISVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-24-1973
BELIEF
IT'S BAD LUCK TO HAVE THIRTEEN GUESTS AT A PARTY.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; LOUISVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-24-1973