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If you are going to wear jewelry with opals, it is
better luck to wear an odd number of opals than an
even number.
Submitter comment:
Elinor's friend, Jane, states that the ring (or other piece
of jewelry) will be stronger this way.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Sterling Heights
Keyword(s): Advice, gems
Date learned: 00001980S
ITALIAN
FOR GOOD LUCK WITH A NEW CAR, HANG A RED BOW SOMEPLACE
IN THE CAR. THIS WILL ALSO KEEP YOU SAFE FROM
ACCIDENTS.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM HER ITALIAN MOTHER.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; PLEASANTVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Color BELIEF -- Good luck Numbers |
Date learned: 12-27-1963
WHENEVER YOU MOVE INTO A NEW HOME, YOU MUST MAKE
SURE YOU HAVE A BROOM, SALT, AND A BIBLE WITH YOU.
THIS IS FOR GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT SAID SHE HAD DONE THIS WHEN SHE MOVED
INTO HER NEW HOME.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIVONIA
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Good luck Broom Sweeping BELIEF -- Good luck Numbers |
Date learned: 03-18-1972
WHEN YOU MOVE INTO A NEW HOME YOU SHOULD SPILL
CHICKEN OR ROOSTER BLOOD OUTSIDE THE DOOR FOR
GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT SAID THE SPILLING OF CHICKEN BLOOD REFERS *33460/CENCKEN
TO THE PAGAN TRADITION OF SACRIFICES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; OAK PARK
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Good luck Animals BELIEF -- Good luck Numbers |
Date learned: 02-14-1972
ITALIAN
WHEN YOU GUY A NEW HOUSE, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY GO OUT
AND BUY A LOAF OF BREAD, A BOTTLE OF WINE, AND A BOX
OF SALT. PLACE THESE SOMEPLACE IN YOUR HOUSE AND
NEVER TOUCH THEM FOR ANY REASON. THIS WILL ASSURE
YOU OF LUCK AND HAPPINESS IN YOUR NEW HOME.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM HER ITALIAN MOTHER.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; PLEASANTVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Good luck Food and drink BELIEF -- Good luck Numbers |
Date learned: 12-27-1963
BEFORE MOVING INTO A NEW HOUSE, YOU PLACE SALT AND
A LOAF OF BREAD TO BRING YOU GOOD LUCK ANYWHERE IN
THE HOUSE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Good luck Food and drink BELIEF -- Good luck Numbers |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
WHEN SOMEONE MOVES INTO A NEW HOME, HE SHOULD SPRINKLE
SALT ALL THROUGH THE HOUSE. THIS WILL BRING GOOD
LUCK, AND ALSO KEEP AWAY THE EVIL SPIRITS.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT LEARNED THIS FROM HER SISTER-IN-LAW, WHO
DID ACTUALLY DO THIS WHEN THE INFORMANT AND HER
HUSBAND MOVED INTO THEIR FIRST HOME.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Good luck Numbers |
Date learned: 05-18-1965
YOU HAVE YOUR NEW HOUSE BLESSED FOR GOOD LUCK THAT NO
WRONG COMES TO THE HOME OR THE PEOPLE IN IT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Good luck Numbers |
Date learned: 03-17-1971
THE FIRST PERSON TO ENTER YOUR HOME ON NEW YEAR'S DAY
SHOULD BE A DARK-HAIRED MAN. THIS WILL BRING GOOD
LUCK TO THE ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's BELIEF -- Good luck Numbers |
Date learned: 03-27-1970
ON NEW YEAR'S DAY THE MAN OF THE HOUSE SHOULD ENTER
FIRST TO INSURE GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM HER MOTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's BELIEF -- Good luck Numbers |
Date learned: 03-22-1967
THE NUMBER 3 IS GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Good luck Numbers |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
THE SEVENTH CHILD OF EVERY FAMILY IS ALWAYS LUCKY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several BELIEF -- Good luck Numbers |
THE NUMBERS 3, 7, AND 9 ARE LUCKY OR MAGICAL NUMBERS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Number Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually BELIEF -- Good luck Numbers |
IF YOU ARE GIVEN A HELPING OF BLACK-EYED PEAS ON NEW YEAR'S
DAY, EAT ALL BUT THREE OF THEM AND YOU'LL HAVE GOOD LUCK IN
THE COMING YEAR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 06-18-1973