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DO NOT SIT ON THE GROUND DURING A MONTH WITH THE LETTER R IN IT.
R STANDS FOR RHEUMATISM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Measure of time Month BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 00001970S
IF A PERSON DESIRES LONG AND FULL HAIR, HE SHOULD CLIP
HIS HAIR ON THE MONTH'S FIRST NEW MOON.
Submitter comment: THIS IS THE ONLY TIME THE INFORMANT CLIPS HER HAIR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Date learned: 03-00-1983
GOOD LUCK GRAPES
I DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW OUR FAMILY CAME ACROSS THIS TRADITION BUT
EVER SINCE I WAS A YOUNG BOY GROWING UP IN GREECE WE HAVE
FOLLOWED THE SPANISH TRADITION OF EATING NUTS AND TWELVE GRAPES
ON NEW YEAR'S EVE AT MIDNIGHT. EACH GRAPE WILL GIVE YOU GOOD
LUCK FOR THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS OF THE NEW YEAR. I FOLLOWED
THIS COMBINATION VERY STRICTLY AND IT HASN'T FAILED ME YET.
Submitter comment:
AS A VISITOR IN THE GOFFAS HOME, I DIDN'T WANT TO PRESS FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION FROM THE PROUD GREEK WHO WAS UNWILLING TO
TALK.
Where learned: GREECE
IT IS BAD LUCK TO WHERE AN OPAL IF YOU WEREN'T BORN IN OCTOBER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F100 BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Measure of time Month BELIEF -- Bad luck Jewelry (gems, rings, etc.) |
Date learned: 04-00-1984
IF YOU SLEEP ON YOUR STOMACH DURING YOUR FIRST TWO
MONTHS OF PREGNANCY, YOUR BABY WILL BE STRONG AND
HEALTHY. "MY GRANDMOTHER TOLD ME THIS WHEN I WAS
PREGNANT WITH MY FIRST CHILD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | 686 Seconds / Twice / Two BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Measure of time Month BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 06-00-1985 ; 00-00-1981
IT IS EXACTLY SIX MONTHS FROM THE FIRST THUNDERSTORM TO THE FIRST
FROST.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Ortonville
| Subject headings: | 686 Sixths / Six BELIEF -- Lightning Thunder BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew BELIEF -- Measure of time Month |
Date learned: 00001930S CA
IF A BLACK CAT IS AT YOUR DOOR, MONEY WILL FOLLOW.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Measure of time Month BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 10-00-1987
NEVER CAST A CLOUT (THROW OUT CLOTHES)
TILL MAY'S OUT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- P0500 BELIEF -- Measure of time Month PROVERB -- Weather Proverb |
Balinese Custom
In Bali, one month after birth a baby's head is shaved
completely to chase all evil spirits away.
Where learned: Bali ; Indonesia
Keyword(s): PURIFICATION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak BELIEF -- Measure of time Month |
Date learned: 00-00-1955
Chinese Custom
In China, and in the Chinese culture one month after the birth
of a baby, the head, eyebrows, and eyelashes are shaved to
achieve greater growth.
Where learned: CHINA
Keyword(s): PURIFICATION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak BELIEF -- Measure of time Month |
Date learned: 00-00-1955
Never get married on Friday the 13th of any month or your
marriage will be doomed with divorce or some other tragedy.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
| Subject headings: | 686 Specific number by specific number being described BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time Month BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 01-00-1980
Unlucky Opals
It is unlucky to wear opals, unless you were born
in October.
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F100 BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Measure of time Month BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 00001972CA
NEVER GET MARRIED DURING A MONTH IN WHICH THE BRIDE OR THE
GROOM WAS BORN. IF THIS HAPPENS IT WILL TAKE AT LEAST 7 YEARS TO
CONCEIVE A CHILD.
Where learned: CHICAGO
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Measure of time Month |
Date learned: 00001940S
A pregnant beautician will make your hair grow during the middle
months of the pregnancy and fall out at the end.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): OCCUPATION
Date learned: 00-00-1991
Always wash your hair on the first April Shower; it will make
your hair grow.
Date learned: 00-00-1955
IT IS BAD LUCK TO BUY A BROOM IN AUGUST.
Submitter comment:
GERTRUDE INHERITED THIS BELIEF FROM HER ITALIAN
MOTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- August BELIEF -- Measure of time Month BELIEF -- Bad luck Broom Sweeping |
Date learned: 07-13-1964
IT IS BAD LUCK TO GET MARRIED IN THE MONTH OF MAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIVONIA
Keyword(s): WEDDING
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May BELIEF -- Measure of time Month BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.41 |
Date learned: 04-03-1970
ITALIAN
IT IS CONSIDERED BAD LUCK TO CLEAN DUST WEBS FROM YOUR
HOUSE OR ACTUALLY ANY KIND OF CLEANING IN THE MONTH
OF AUGUST. MUST BE DONE BEFORE AUGUST 1 OR REST
OF THE YEAR WILL BRING BAD LUCK.
Submitter comment:
(ALSO SEE THE SAME INFORMANT'S CONTENTION THAT
ITALIANS FROWN ON AUGUST WEDDINGS, PERHAPS BECAUSE
IT'S THE MONTH OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN--P545)
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- August BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time Month BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.2 |
Date learned: 12-00-1969
AUGUST WEDDINGS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- August BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time Month BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.41 |
Date learned: 03-17-1970
IT'S BAD LUCK TO BUY BROOMS IN AUGUST.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- August BELIEF -- Measure of time Month BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.21 |
Date learned: 09-14-1969