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WEATHER BELIEF, IN REGARD TO JEWISH HOLIDAY
IT IS A COMMON BELIEF THAT ON ANY JEWISH HOLIDAY IT IS GOING
TO RAIN, EVEN IF THE DAY STARTS OUT AS SUNNY AND BRIGHT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): ANTI-SEMITISM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- NOT SURE CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Typical Elements of a Festive Pattern BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew BELIEF -- Weather sign or control P890.7 |
Date learned: 11-15-1969
LAZARKA
ON THE DAY OF LAZARUS IN BULGARIA, YOUNG GIRLS ARISE
EARLY TO DRESS IN THEIR FESTIVAL BEST. THEY THEN,
IN GROUPS, VISIT EVERY HOUSE IN THE VILLAGE, WISHING
THEIR INHABITANTS GOOD LUCK AND PROSPERITY, WHILE
CHASING OUT THE EVIL SPIRITS.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT SAID THIS FESTIVAL WAS CONNECTED WITH
THE RELIGIOUS EVENT OF CHRIST RAISING LAZARUS FROM
HIS TOMB.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; BULGARIA
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- NOT SURE CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- NOT SURE |
Date learned: 03-21-1970
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