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PROVERB
UF KAERFREIDAK SULL MER'S ERSCHT MOL IM JOR FISCHE GE, NO BEISE DI
FISCH'S GANZ JOR.
YOU WILL HAVE GOOD LUCK IN FISHING ALL YEAR IF YOU FISH THE FIRST
TIME IN THE YEAR ON GOOD FRIDAY.
Data entry tech comment: FROM FISHERS OF MEN?
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA
Keyword(s): LUCK
| Subject headings: | 663 Good Friday Favorites BELIEF -- Fish BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: 00-00-1965
ON GOOD FRIDAY A TABLE IS SET UP IN THE EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCH
AND DECORATED WITH FLOWERS. THE TABLE REPRESENTS THE GRAVE OF
CHRIST. DURING THE EVENING SERVICES IT IS DISASSEMBLED AND CARRIED
BY CHURCH ELDERS IN A PROCESSION IN WHICH ALL OF THE MEMBERS
JOIN. EVERYONE CARRIES A LIGHTED CANDLE AND MARCHES AROUND THE
CHURCH THREE TIMES ILLUSTRATING THE THEME, "CHRIST HAS DIED, CHRIST
HAS RISEN, CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN". AT THE RESURRECTION MASS
THE SAME PROCEDURE IS REPEATED.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT SAID THAT DESPITE THE REVISIONS IN THE ORTHODOX MASS, THIS
EASTER CUSTOM HAS BEEN PRESERVED AND IS STILL WIDELY PRACTICED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 663 Good Friday DRAMA -- Religious CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: 10-20-1971
CUSTOM HOLY SATURDAY:
IN THE AFTERNOON, A PILE OF THORNS, LIKE THOSE USED IN CHRIST'S
CROWN, IS SET ON FIRE. WHEN THE FIRE HAS BURNED ABOUT HALF DOWN,
EACH PERSON TAKES A PIECE OF BURNED THORN AND KEEPS IT IN THEIR
( HIS ) HOME FOR A YEAR.
Where learned: HOME
Keyword(s): AMULET
| Subject headings: | 663 Holy Saturday Favorites BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: 11-27-1967
FOOD BLESSED
ON HOLY SATURDAY ( , ) SEVERAL PEOPLE GET TOGETHER AT AN APPOINTED
HOUSE AND EVERYONE BRINGS VARIOUS ITEMS OF FOOD. THEY WOULD INCLUDE
HAM, BREAD, EGGS AND SALT. ALL OF THIS FOOD WOULD BE BLESSED AND
IT WOULD BE THE FIRST FOOD EATEN ON EASTER SUNDAY.
Submitter comment: THIS WAS A TRADITIONAL CUSTOM IN THE UPPER PENINSULA.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; CALUMET
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM ; SWIECZONKA
| Subject headings: | 663 Holy Saturday CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
CUSTOM HOLY SATURDAY
THE FAMILIES TAKE A BASKET OF FOOD TO CHURCH IN THE AFTERNOON AND
HAVE IT BLESSED BY THE PRIEST. THIS BASKET ONCE CONTAINED ONLY SMALL
LOAVES OF BREAD, BUT NOW CONTAINS BREAD, BUTTER, SALT, SAUSAGE, AND
COLORED EGGS. THIS IS THE FIRST FOOD EATEN WHEN THE FAMILY RETURNS
FROM MASS ON EASTER SUNDAY.
THIS IS A REMEMBRANCE OF THE MIRACLE OF THE LOAVES AND THE FISHES; IT
IS ALSO A REQUEST THAT GOD WILL MAKE THE YEAR PLENTIFUL.
Where learned: HOME
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM ; SWIECZONKA
| Subject headings: | 663 Holy Saturday DRAMA -- Religious CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: 11-27-1967
CUSTOM
ON THE MONDAY AFTER EASTER THE FARMERS BLESSED THE FOUR CORNERS
OF THEIR LAND WITH HOLY WATER.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; TAYLOR
Keyword(s): SYMBOL: FOUR CORNERS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Monday Dyngus BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: 11-27-1967
ITALIAN EASTER MONDAY CUSTOM
THE ITALIANS BELIEVE THAT EATING JUST BREAD AND DRINKING JUST WATER
ON THE MONDAY AFTER EASTER SUNDAY FOR SEVEN YEARS WILL BRING
BLESSINGS.
Submitter comment:
[INFORMANT] RELATED THAT HE TRIED IT FOR FOUR YEARS AND GAVE UP.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM ; SELF-SACRIFICE--FASTING
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Monday Dyngus BELIEF -- Number BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 11-17-1968
POLISH PENTECOST CUSTOM OF ZELONA SWIATKI
SEVEN ALTARS ARE MADE ON FRONT PORCHES DECORATED WITH GREEN LEAVES.
THE PRIEST THEN PROCEEDS FROM THE CHURCH AND GOES FROM HOUSE TO
HOUSE PRAYING AND ADMINISTERING BLESSINGS.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Pentecost BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: 10-12-1968
NEW YEARS DAY CUSTOM
THE FIRST CHILD TO WISH YOU A HAPPY NEW YEARS WOULD GET A SPECIAL
TOKEN. MY FATHER WOULD SET HIS ALARM FOR 5 A.M. AND GO VISIT THE
NEIGHBORS. FOR BEING THE FIRST ONE HE WOULD GET 5 OR 10 CENTS.
HE WOULD SOMETIMES MAKE 7 DOLLARS.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT SEEMED TO HAVE VERY VIVID RECOLLECTIONS OF HER FATHER
TELLING HER ABOUT HIS EXPLOITS. THIS IS AN OLD GERMAN CUSTOM.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 BELIEF -- Number SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 10-00-1976
JAPANESE CUSTOM
ON JANUARY 2ND, LONG LINES OF CITIZENS GATHER AT THE IMPERIAL
PALACE OF DOUBLE BRIDGE ( NIJUBASHI ) AND GIVE CHEERS ( BANZAI )
THREE TIMES. BANZAI MEANS LONG LIFE, AND WE CHEER THREE TIMES
BECAUSE THREE IS A LUCKY NUMBER.
Submitter comment: WISH EMPEROR LUCK FOR THE COMING YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ANN ARBOR
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- 39815 BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: 02-04-1968
JAPANESE WRITING CEREMONY
ON THE 2ND DAY OF THE NEW YEAR IN JAPAN IS THE NEW YEAR'S WRITING
CEREMONY WHEN THEY DO THE FIRST WRITING OF THE YEAR, USUALLY WITH
A BRUSH.
Where learned: NO LOCATION INDICATED
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- 39815 BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: 01-02-1970
THREE BAY LEAVES UNDER YOUR PILLOW ON VALENTINE'S DAY, WILL MAKE
YOU DREAM OF THE ONE YOU WILL MARRY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 14 Valentine's Day BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: 11-29-1970
RELIGIOUS FESTIVAL (BLESSING OF OLIVE TREES)
ON SAINT MARCO'S FEAST DAY (APRIL 25) AFTER MASS THERE WOULD BE A
PROCESSION, WITH CHILDREN IN FRONT, HOLDING CROSSES AND TOSSING
FLOWERS AND SINGING THE LITANY, TO THE OLIVE TREES. THERE THE
PRIEST WOULD BLESS THE TREES FOR PROTECTION WHILE THE PEOPLE KNELT.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT SAID THAT THE PRIEST'S BLESSING IS SAID TO BE EFFECTIVE
FOR A SEVEN MILE RADIUS, WHICH INCLUDED HER FATHER'S TREES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; KALAMAZOO
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- April 25 BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: 02-18-1971
DEW
TO HAVE A BEAUTIFUL AND WRINKLELESS FACE, WASH YOUR FACE IN THE
DEW ON THE 1ST OF MAY.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT BELIEVES IN THIS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Number BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 09-20-1968
CUSTOM--MARRIAGE
ON JUNE 13TH, ST. ANTHONY'S DAY IN MEXICO, GIRLS COLLECT 13
QUINTOS (ABOUT 5 CENTS) FROM 13 BOYS. THEN THEY BUY CANDLES FOR
ST. ANTHONY AND EXPECT TO MARRY BEFORE THE NEXT JUNE 13TH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ANN ARBOR
Keyword(s): BEGGING
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- June 13 BELIEF -- Religious hero BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: 02-04-1968
SEASONAL CUSTOM -- SUMMER
ON THE FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, WHICH IS ON THE FIRST DAY OF
SUMMER, SINGLE GIRLS IN POLAND MAKE WREATHES OF THE FIRST SUMMER
FLOWERS AND THROW THEM ON THE LAKE OR POND. IF THE WREATHES FLOAT,
SHE WILL BE MARRIED THAT YEAR, IF IT SINKS, SHE WILL NOT.
Data entry tech comment: FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST: JUNE 24
Where learned: NEW YORK ; NIAGARA FALLS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- June 24 St. John's Day / Midsummer Day CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Summer BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Number BELIEF -- Use of Object |
CUSTOM FESTIVAL, MEMORIES OF HOMELAND GERMANY
HAREKIN IS A HOLIDAY THAT IS CELEBRATED EVERY YEAR ON NOVEMBER 11TH.
BEYOND BEING JUST A SINGLE DAY ACTIVITY, IT KIND OF BEGINS WHAT
THE GERMANS CALL A FIFTH SEASON NARREN WHICH MEANS CRAZY. THERE ARE
BIG PARADES AND FLOATS. UNUSUAL AS THIS MAY BE, THE DAY OFFICIALLY
BEGINS ON NOVEMBER 11TH, AT 11 MINUTES AFTER 11 O'CLOCK.
THE ORIGINATOR WAS COUNT TILL EULENSPEIGAL MANY YEARS AGO. THIS
IS DESCRIBED AS A CELEBRATION FOR CELEBRATION'S SAKE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): TRICKSTER
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F111 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Festival BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: NO DATE INDICATED.
AUGUST FESTIVAL
A TRUNK WAS FOUND IN THE SEA BETWEEN TWO CITIES IN ITALY,
TRAPANI AND MARSALA. THE TWO CITIES DISAGREED TO WHOM THE TRUNK
WHICH CONTAINED A BEAUTIFUL STATUE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN, BELONGED.
FINALLY THEY MEASURED THE DISTANCE AND TRAPANI WON. NOW THEY HAVE A
THREE DAY FESTIVAL IN AUGUST WHERE THEY DRESS THE STATUE ALL IN
GOLD. NO ONE SLEEPS FOR THESE THREE DAYS IF POSSIBLE. MIRACULOUS
FAVORS HAVE BEEN SAID TO OCCUR THROUGH THE INTERCESSION OF THE
BLESSED MOTHER IN THIS FORM. DEVOTED PEOPLE LEAVE JEWELRY WITH THE
STATUE AS OFFERINGS FOR FAVORS OR PROTECTION. THE THREE DAY
FESTIVAL COULD BE COMPARED TO A MARDI GRAS, FIRE WORKS, ETC. THE
STATUE IS CALLED "MADRE DE TRAPANI."
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Autumn Fall Harvest Thanksgiving BELIEF -- Religious hero BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: 12-00-1969
FATE
WHEN THREE PEOPLE ARE GOING TO SMOKE, THE THIRD LIGHT OFF A MATCH
IS SUPPOSED TO DIE IN A WHOREHOUSE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Number |
COMPANY
COMPANY IS COMING WHEN YOUR NOSE ITCHES.
TO STOP THIS RESULT YOU MUST SAY GO AWAY SIX TIMES WHILE HOLDING
YOUR NOSE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body Observation BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: 09-00-1971