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NEW YEARS CUSTOM/LUCK
A PERSON CAN ASSURE PROSPERITY FOR THE COMING YEAR BY BREAKING THE
POMEGRANATE ON THE DOORSTEP ON NEW YEAR'S DAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FARMINGTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance BELIEF -- Good luck P881.1 BELIEF -- Good luck P881.42 |
Date learned: 09-26-1972
NEW YEAR'S CUSTOM/LUCK
IF AN OLIVE OR LAUREL BRANCH IS HUNG ON THE DOOR OF A HOME ON
NEW YEAR'S DAY, THE FAMILY LIVING IN THAT HOUSE WILL HAVE
GOOD LUCK FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FARMINGTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance BELIEF -- Good luck P881.1 BELIEF -- Good luck P881.42 |
Date learned: 09-26-1972
SAUERKRAUT
IF YOU EAT SAUERKRAUT ON NEW YEAR'S DAY, YOU'LL
HAVE GOOD LUCK ALL YEAR.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT'S MOTHER ALWAYS DID THIS AND SHE CALLS TO REMIND HER
CHILDREN TO CONTINUE THE PRACTICE EACH YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals BELIEF -- Measure of time Year |
Date learned: 12-04-1972
GREEN VEGETABLES
IF YOU EAT GREEN VEGETABLES ON NEW YEAR'S DAY, YOU'LL
HAVE MONEY THE REST OF THE YEAR.
Submitter comment:
THIS WAS TOLD TO THE INFORMANT BY A CO}WORKER WHO IS A BLACK
GIRL OF THE MUSLIM FAITH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals BELIEF -- Measure of time Year |
Date learned: 10-25-1972
RELIGIOUS CUSTOM
ALL JEWISH PEOPLE MUST EAT SOME HONEY ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE NEW
YEAR.
Submitter comment: THIS PRACTICE INSURES A SWEET YEAR.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
James Callow Keyword(s): ROSH HASHANAH
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Autumn Fall Harvest Thanksgiving BELIEF -- Measure of time Year |
Date learned: 00-00-1950
BAD LUCK
DON'T BUY A BROOM IN AUGUST BECAUSE ITS BAD LUCK
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MONROE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Measure of time Month |
Date learned: 10-07-1972
CHRISTMAS
IN MALTA, YOU SPEND ALL DAY IN CHURCH TO BRING A GOOD NEW YEAR.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 BELIEF -- Measure of time Year |
Date learned: 03-21-1975
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
NEVER GET MAD AT ANYONE ON ST. PAT'S DAY OR YOU WILL BE MAD ALL YEAR.
Submitter comment:
EVERY ST. PAT'S DAY WHEN THE MEN HAVE BEEN OUT DRINKING
THE WOMEN SAY THIS TO PREVENT FAMILY FIGHTS.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): ANGER
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- March 17 Feast of St. Patrick BELIEF -- Measure of time Year |
Date learned: CA1960-1975
PLANTING BELIEF
IF CORN IS KNEE HIGH BY THE 4TH OF JULY, IT WILL BE A
GOOD CROP YEAR.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT IS MY GRANDFATHER, AND THIS IS
AN OLD FARMING BELIEF
Where learned: WISCONSIN ; KANSASVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): INTERNAL RHYME
| Subject headings: | Observation CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- July 4 Independence Day BELIEF -- Plant husbandry Farming BELIEF -- Measure of time Year |
Date learned: UNKNOWN
IF YOU CUT YOUR HAIR ON YOUR BIRTHDAY, IT WILL BE A BAD YEAR.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Date learned: 03-19-1971
EASTER CUSTOM
AT EASTER TIME, YOU PASS OUT A HARDBOILED EGG TO EVERYONE PRESENT
AND THEY CUT IT UP INTO AS MANY PIECES AS THERE ARE PEOPLE. THEN
THEY PASS THEM AROUND UNTIL EVERYONE HAS ONE PIECE FROM EACH PERSON.
THIS IS SO THAT YOU WILL STAY CLOSE TO ALL THESE PEOPLE DURING
THE ENSUING YEAR.
Submitter comment: THIS IS A SLOVAK CUSTOM THAT THE INFORMANTS FAMILY DOES PRACTICE.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Food Drink -- Animal product Egg BELIEF -- Measure of time Year |
Date learned: 10-00-1976
SUPERSTITION
ON MAY DAY MORNING BEFORE THE SUN CAME OUT, THE WOMEN
OF THE HOUSE BROUGHT IN SOME FLOWERING SHRUB, THEN SHE KNEW
SHE WOULD HAVE A VERY LUCKY YEAR.
Submitter comment: THIS WAS PRACTICED BY THE INFORMANT'S MOTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 11-18-1970
THE WAY YOU ACT ON YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THE WAY
YOU WILL BEHAVE FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAGINAW
Keyword(s): FUNTION
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. Observation CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary BELIEF -- Measure of time Year |
A BELIEF
ON NEW YEARS DAY THE FIRST PERSON THAT SHOULD ENTER YOUR HOUSE
IS A MAN (IF YOU ARE A WOMAN). IF A WOMAN ENTERS FIRST YOU WILL HAVE
BAD LUCK ALL YEAR.
Submitter comment:
HIS MOTHER WILL NOT LET ANY WOMAN IN HER
HOUSE ON NEW YEARS DAY FIRST AND WILL GET
MAD IF A WOMAN SHOWS UP FIRST.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; COLLECTED AT HOME
Keyword(s): FIRST FOOTING ; SEXIST
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 10-10-1971
NEW YEAR'S CUSTOM
AT NEW YEAR'S, LITHUANIAN AMERICANS HAVE THE CUSTOM OF
COVERING THEIR ENTIRE TABLE WITH FOOD, SO THAT NOT ONE SPOT OF
THE TABLE CLOTH IS SHOWING.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS SUPPOSED TO ENSURE THAT THEY WILL HAVE ENOUGH FOOD
FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR TO COME.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; informant's home
Date learned: 01-30-1971
NEW YEAR'S
IF A WOMAN SHOULD ENTER YOUR HOME FIRST
ON NEW YEAR'S, IT IS THOUGHT TO BRING BAD
LUCK FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT LEARNED IN CHILDHOOD.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share the same surname and place of residence.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; informant's home
Keyword(s): ANTIFEMINISM ; SEXISM
Date learned: 01-26-1971
NEW YEAR'S
AFTER MIDNIGHT ON NEW YEAR'S EVE EAT HERRINGS FOR GOOD LUCK IN THE
NEW YEAR.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share the same surname.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; collector's home
Date learned: 03-10-1970
SUPERSTITION
MEETING A MAN (RATHER THAN A WOMAN) IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE BEGINNING
OF A NEW YEAR, WILL INSURE GOOD LUCK FOR THE REMAINDER OF THAT YEAR.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share same surname and place of residence.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE WOODS
Date learned: 10-25-1969
NEW YEAR'S DAY
ON NEW YEAR'S EAT GOURMET FOOD.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT'S FAMILY ALWAYS EATS FRENCH FOODS ON NEW YEAR'S BECAUSE
THEY FEEL THAT IF THEY EAT WELL ON NEW YEAR'S THEN THEY WILL EAT
WELL ALL THROUGH THE YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE WOODS ; informant's home
Keyword(s): BLASON POPULAIRE ; FOOD PREDICTION ; FRENCH FOOD
Date learned: 03-05-1971
NEW YEAR'S EVE
IF A STRANGER ENTERS YOUR HOUSE THROUGH THE
BACK DOOR ON NEW YEAR'S EVE YOU'LL HAVE BAD LUCK ALL YEAR.
Submitter comment:
NOT BELIEVED
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share the same surname.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): DIRECTION ; FIRST FOOTING ; LOCATION ; POSITION
Date learned: 00-00-1968