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BRIDAL SHOWER
IF A SHOWER IS HELD SOONER THAN A MONTH BEFORE A WEDDING, THE WEDDING
WILL NEVER TAKE PLACE.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Bridal shower |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
IF YOU GIVE SOMETHING SHARP AS A SHOWER GIFT, GIVE THE GIRL
A PENNY WITH IT, OR SHE WILL BREAK SOMETHING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Bridal shower |
Date learned: 11-26-1970
AT A BABY SHOWER EACH RIBBON YOU TEAR OFF DENOTES THE
NUMBER OF CHILDREN YOU WILL HAVE.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Marriage Bridal shower BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs |
Date learned: 06-00-1972