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RAIN THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEKS MEANS RAIN THREE DAYS OF THE
WEEKS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
Date learned: 06-17-1973
IF YOU RUN AROUND THE HOUSE BAREFOOTED IN THE FIRST SNOW OF
THE YEAR, YOU WILL BE FREE OF COLDS FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 06-17-1973
WHEN YOU SLEEP IN A STRANGE ROOM FOR THE FIRST TIME, NAME
THE FOUR CORNERS OF THE ROOMS FOR ONE OF FOUR BOYS. THE
FIRST CORNER WHICH YOU LOOK AT IN THE MORNING IS THE NAME
OF THE MAN YOU MARRY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 686 Fourths / Quarters Observation BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 07-07-1973
THINK OF THE PERSON YOU WOULD LIKE TO MARRY, THEN GO ON YOUR
WAY. ASK THE FIRST PERSON YOU MEET A QUESTION. IF THE ANSWER
IS "YES", YOU MUST MARRY HIM; IF "NO" YOU WILL NOT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. Observation BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 06-23-1973
IF A CAT WASHES HIS FACE IN FRONT OF A CROWD, THE FIRST
PERSON HE LOOKS AT WILL BE MARRIED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. Observation BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 06-26-1973
A SKUNK IS A SIGN OF A NEW COURTSHIP.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 07-01-1973
WALK ALONG SEVEN TIES OF A RAILROAD CRACK, THEN THE FIRST
MAN YOU KISS WILL BE YOUR HUSBAND.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several Observation BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Use of Object SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 06-21-1973
WEAR A FOUR LEAF CLOVER IN THE LEFT HEEL OF YOUR SHOE AND
YOU WILL MARRY THE FIRST MAN YOU MEET.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 06-21-1973
WHEN TWO UNMARRIED GIRLS PULL A WISHBONE THE GIRL WITH THE
SHORTEST PIECE WILL BE THE FIRST TO MARRY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 06-23-1973
FOR NINE CONSECUTIVE NIGHTS GO OUT AND COUNT NINE STARS. THE
FIRST PERSON YOU SEE AFTER THIS YOU WILL MARRY, BUT ONLY IF
YOU CARE FOR HIM.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 686 Ninths / Nine Observation BELIEF -- Star BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 07-04-1973
BELIEF
IF THE TAIL OF YOUR DRESS IS TURNED UP, THEN YOU'LL GET A
NEW DRESS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 04-14-1972
Don't Allow
DON'T ALLOW A LADY TO BE THE FIRST TO COME TO YOUR HOUSE ON NEW
YEAR'S DAY.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; COLUMBIA
Keyword(s): Guest ; Lady ; New Year ; SEXISM ; Visitor ; Woman
James Callow Keyword(s): SEXISM
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
FOLK BELIEF
IF A BUTTERFLY LANDS ON YOU, YOU WILL HAVE NEW CLOTHES OF THAT COLOR
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. Prediction / Divination BELIEF -- Insect BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
BELIEF
IF A GIRL'S FINGERS CRACK WHEN THEY ARE PULLED, IT MEANS THAT SHE
HAS A BOY FRIEND. IF HER FINGERS CRACK TWO TIMES, IT MEANS SHE IS
GOING TO LOSE HER BOYFRIEND.
Date learned: 06-10-1970
BELIEF
RAIN ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH MEANS RAIN FOR 15 DAYS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 00-00-1972
PREDICTION--RAIN
IF IT RAINS THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH, IT WILL RAIN FIFTEEN DAYS
THAT MONTH.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; OWENSBORO
Date learned: 02-00-1972
HEM ON DDRESS
WHEN THE HEM IS TURNED UP ON YOUR DRESS, THIS MEANS THAT YOU WILL
GET A NEW DRESS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. Prediction / Divination ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress Overall body coverUpper body and arms |
Date learned: 07-00-1968
MEASURING WORM
IF THERE HAPPENS TO BE A MEASURING WORM ON YOUR DRESS, THIS MEANS
YOU WILL GET A NEW DRESS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. Prediction / Divination ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress Overall body coverUpper body and arms BELIEF -- Insect |
Date learned: 07-00-1968
BELIEF
AFTER PULLING A CHILD'S FIRST TOOTH, PUT IT UNDER HIS PILLOW AT
NIGHT. THE FAIRY WILL LEAVE HIM MONEY.
Where learned: VIRGINIA ; NORTH GARDEN
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. Prediction / Divination BELIEF -- Fairy Elf Goblin Gnome BELIEF -- Body part Senses Mouth, teeth, lips, tongue |
Date learned: 03-29-1969
WISHING STORY
THERE'S A LITTLE RHYME ABOUT WISHES:
STARLIGHT, STAR BRIGHT,
FIRST STAR I SEE TONIGHT,
WISH I MAY, WISH I MIGHT,
HAVE MY WISH COME TRUE TONIGHT.
IF YOU WISHED ON THE FIRST STAR YOU SAW, AND DIDN'T
TELL ANYONE YOUR WISH, THEN IT WOULD COME TRUE.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): APOSTROPHIE ; INTERNAL RHYME
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Belief Belief BELIEF -- Star |
Date learned: 07-23-1968