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LEAVES
WHEN THE LEAVES TURN UP ON TREES IT'S GOING TO RAIN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 10-00-1971
IF YOU DROP A PIECE OF YOUR BREAD IN THE FONDUE DISH WHILE
VISITING SWITZERLAND, YOU WILL RETURN ONE DAY TO THE SAME SPOT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
| Subject headings: | Observation |
SINGING
IF YOU GO TO BED SINGING YOU'LL WAKE UP CRYING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MELVINDALE
Keyword(s): CONTRAST
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 10-00-1971
SEER OF FUTURE
WHEN A PERSON HAS GRAY HAIR AT AN EARLY AGE IT IS A SIGN OF
PROSPERITY.
Submitter comment: PRACTICED BY INFORMANT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 12-00-1968
SUPERSTITION
IF YOU DROP A DISH TOWEL, THEN SOMEONE DIRTIER THAN YOU IS COMING TO
YOUR HOUSE.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT BELIEVES AND IS INFLUENCED BY SUPERSTITIONS. THIS BELIEF
IS PRACTICED IN ARCOLA, ILLINOIS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 02-00-1971
TOWEL
IF YOU DROP A DISH TOWEL IT MEANS SOMEONE IS COMING DIRTIER THAN
YOU ARE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 10-00-1971
BELIEF (SUPERSTITION)
MY MOTHER, WHENEVER HER EAR RINGS, CLAIMS THAT SOMEONE IS EITHER
TALKING ABOUT HER OR IS GOING TO CALL HER ON THE PHONE, OR AT THE
DOOR.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT BELIEVES THIS
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ALLEN PARK
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 10-28-1971
BELIEF
IF THERE IS A MOLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FOREHEAD, IT REVEALS
TALENT AND SUCCESS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ALLEN PARK
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 10-27-1971
BELIEF
A MOLE ON THE RIGHT KNEE MEANS A HAPPY MARRIAGE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ALLEN PARK
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 10-27-1971
SUPERSTITION
A PAIR OF SHOES ON THE BED OR A HAT ON THE TABLE DEFINITELY BRINGS
BAD LUCK TO THE ONE WHO PUT THEM THERE, UNLESS ANOTHER PERSON KNOCKS
THEM ON THE FLOOR.
Submitter comment:
THIS SUPERSTITION WAS ACQUIRED IN HOLLAND, AND THE INFORMANT STILL
BELIEVES IN ITS WORTH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 02-00-1971
SUPERSTITION
IF A BIRD FLIES IN YOUR HOUSE THERE WILL BE A DEATH IN THE FAMILY.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT SAID THAT SHE BELIEVES IN THIS BECAUSE ONE DAY BEFORE HER
MOTHER DIED A CROW FLEW IN THE BASEMENT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 11-09-1971
SUPERSTITION
IF YOU ARE GOING TO VISIT A NEW BORN CHILD AND WHEN YOU SEE THE
CHILD WITH HIS FISTS CLENCHED, IT MEANS THAT THIS CHILD WILL GROW
UP TO BE STINGY. THE BEST SOLUTION IS TO TRY AND OPEN THE BABY'S
FISTS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 02-27-1971
SUPERSTITION
BURN A BAY BERRY CANDLE ON CHRISTMAS AND IF THE FLAME BURNS BRIGHT
AND THE LIGHT SHINES CLEAR. THEN YOU WILL BE BLESSED ALL YEAR.
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; LINCOLNSHIRE
| Subject headings: | Observation CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. |
Date learned: 03-14-1971
IRISH SUPERSTITION
IF YOUR LEFT HAND ITCHES, YOU ARE GOING TO RECEIVE SOME MONEY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 04-17-1971
DEATH SUPERSTITION
IF BIRDS FLY AGAINST THE HOUSE OR WINDOWS, SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 04-06-1971
DEATH SUPERSTITION
IF A PERSON SMELLS NEW EARTH, THIS MEANS DEATH IS NEAR FOR HIM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GRAND RAPIDS
| Subject headings: | Observation |
SUPERSTITION
IF THE PALM OF YOUR HAND ITCHES, YOU ARE GOING TO GET SOME MONEY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 03-10-1971
SUPERSTITION
WHEN SOMEONE DROPS A SPOON, YOU WILL HAVE COMPANY SOON.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 03-09-1971
SUPERSTITION
WHEN A PICTURE FALLS FROM YOUR WALL SOMEONE YOU KNOW WILL DIE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 03-09-1971
SUPERSTITION
AN ITCHY PALM MEANS MONEY'S COMING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 03-07-1971