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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
ITALIAN CUSTOM
IN ITALY ON SEPTEMBER 28, A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERED MEN CARRY A
STATUE FROM THE CHURCH AROUND THE TOWN. THEY STOP AT VARIOUS
HOUSES AND PRAY. RESIDENTS THEN GIVE MONEY TO THE MEN FOR THE
CHURCH, IF THEY HAVE NO MONEY TO GIVE THEY PRIVATELY MAKE A
PROMISE TO GOD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): BEGGING
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- September 28 |
Date learned: 11-22-1971
HALLOWEEN CUSTOM (POLAND)
HALLOWEEN NIGHT, THE OLDER PEOPLE WENT TO HEAR MASS. THE POOR
PEOPLE OF THE VILLAGE WOULD SIT ON THE CHURCH STEPS AND AS THE
VILLAGE PEOPLE PASSED THEM, THEY GAVE THEM SOME MONEY AND ASKED THEM
TO SAY A PRAYER FOR A DEPARTED LOVED ONE,
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): BEGGING
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- October 31 Halloween BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: NO DATE INDICATED.
A HALLOWEEN CUSTOM
"TRICK OR TREAT" CUSTOM: THIS IS AN OLD IRISH PRACTICE ASSOCIATED
WITH ALL-HALLOWS EVE. THE PEASANTS WENT AROUND FROM DOOR TO DOOR
ASKING FOR ITEMS; PRAISING THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED AND THREATENING
THOSE WHO DID NOT. THESE ITEMS WERE USED IN PREPARATION OF THE
COMING HOLIDAY.
Where learned: NO LOCATION INDICATED
Keyword(s): BEGGING
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- October 31 Halloween |
Date learned: 10-25-1968
HALLOWEEN
HELP THE POOR.
MY PANTS ARE TORE.
GIVE ME SOME MONEY
AND I'LL BUY SOME MORE.
Submitter comment: HEARD THIS A LONG TIME AGO FOR HALLOWEEN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
Keyword(s): BEGGING
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Custom Festival C840.1031 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- October 31 Halloween |
Date learned: 11-11-1967
HALLOWEEN
ON ALL SAINTS EVE IT IS CUSTOM TO GIVE CANDY TO CHILDREN DRESSED
AS GOBLINS, WITCHES, ETC.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): BEGGING
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- October 31 Halloween |
Date learned: 11-17-1968
HOLIDAY
THROUGHOUT CANADA, EVERY DECEMBER 26TH, THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS,
IS KNOWN AS BOXING DAY. NO ONE GOES TO WORK ON THIS DAY AND
EVERYBODY JUST SEEMS TO RECUPERRATE FROM THE CHRISTMAS EXCITEMENT.
THIS IS RECOGNIZED AS A HOLIDAY WHICH ORIGINATED FROM GREAT BRITAIN.
Where learned: DETROIT
Keyword(s): CHRISTMAS ; HOLIDAY WORK TABU
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 26 Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
ENGLISH FESTIVAL
BOXING DAY IS HELD THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. IT BEGAN AS A CUSTOM IN
WHICH THE LANDLORDS GAVE GIFTS IN BOXES TO THE WORKERS ON THEIR LAND.
THE LANDLORDS WOULD GO VISITING AS THEY DELIVERED THE BOXES.
THE CUSTOM HAS DIED DOWN AND IS NOW USUALLY CARRIED OUT BY GIVING
MONEY TO MAIDS THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS.
Submitter comment: HEARD IN ENGLAND
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
Keyword(s): BOXING DAY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 26 Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day |
Date learned: 00-00-1964
BOXING DAY CELEBRATION IN THE BAHAMAS
26 DECEMBER JUNKNOW ( JUN-KA-NOO' ) PARADES. VARIOUS GROUPS DRESS UP
IN VARIOUS COSTUMES MADE OUT OF PAPER AND DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF
THE GOAT SKIN DRUM AND BUGLE. THE CELEBRATION IS SIMILAR TO
MARDI GRAS. IT GOES FROM 4AM TO 9PM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): BOXING DAY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 26 Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day |
Date learned: 01-26-1972
BOXING DAY
ON THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS, ONE WRAPS UP COOKIES AND GOODIES IN
A BOX TO GIVE TO FRIENDS.
Submitter comment: THIS WAS A CUSTOM OF A FORMER NEIGHBOR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
Keyword(s): BOXING DAY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 26 Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day |
CUSTOM FESTIVAL
ERNTENDANK FEST IS COMPARABLE TO AMERICA'S THANKSGIVING. IT IS
NOT CELEBRATED NATION WIDE ON THE SAME DAY HOWEVER. IN BAD NAUHEIM
IT IS CELEBRATED ON THE FIRST SUNDAY IN OCTOBER. VARIANTS WOULD
OCCUR IN DIFFERENT CITIES DEPENDING UPON THE HARVEST TIME.
RELIGIOUS ASPECT -- WHEAT, RYE, ETC. ARE BROUGHT TO CHURCH TO BE
BLESSED TO PRAY FOR BETTER CROPS NEXT YEAR.
FESTIVE ASPECT -- ADULTS ARE IN THE RESTAURANT DANCING AND THE
CHILDREN ARE ENJOYING A SMALL SCALE FAIR WITH A MERRY-GO-ROUND.
EATING -- THE NORMAL MEAL INCLUDES FRANKFURTERS, SAUERKRAUT, AND
APPLE TURNS ( TURN-OVERS ?).
Submitter comment: MEMORIES OF HOMELAND GERMANY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): BLESSING
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F100 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Typical Elements of a Festive Pattern CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Autumn Fall Harvest Thanksgiving |
Date learned: NO DATE INDICATED.
CHICKEN
IF A CHICKEN CROWS AFTER DARK, THAT IS A SIGN OF DEATH.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT ACTUALLY BEIEVES THIS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): BIRD ROOSTER
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 01-26-1971
BUG
IF A LIGHTING BUG ENTERS YOUR HOME. THAT IS A SIGN, THAT A STRANGER
IS COMING TO YOUR HOUSE.
Submitter comment: INFORMANTS LEARNED IN CHILDHOOD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): LIGHTNING BUG FIREFLY INSECT
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Insect |
Date learned: 01-26-1971
CUSTOM
IF A THAI ARRIVES AS A GUEST IN THE HOME, HE FIRST ASKS THE SPIRIT
FOR PERMISSION AND PROTECTION BEFORE HE CAN SLEEP IN THE HOME. IF
HE DOES NOT FOLLOW THIS TRADITION IT IS BELIEVED THAT HIS SLEEP WILL
BE DISTURBED WITH NIGHTMARES, WHILE THE SPIRIT SITS ON HIS CHEST AND
MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR THE SLEEPER TO BREATHE. IN THE MORNING
THE GUEST VISITS THE SPIRIT HOUSE TO ASK FOR A SAFE JOURNEY.
Where learned: THAILAND
Keyword(s): HOST GUEST ; INCUBUS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Supernatural Being |
Date learned: 03-00-1971
HOSPITALITY CUSTOM
AMONG THE UKRANIANS, IT IS A CUSTOM, WHEN INVITED TO EAT AT
SOMEONE'S HOUSE, TO TURN DOWN THE INVITATION THREE TIMES. IF ASKED
A FOURTH TIME, IT WOULD BE POLITE TO ACCEPT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): HOST GUEST NUMBER ; HOST GUEST THREE
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: 10-02-1971
BLACK CAT
NEVER CROSS A STREET IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES BEFORE YOU.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
Keyword(s): STREET BLACK CAT
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Mammal |
Date learned: 00001920S
DINNER COMPLIMENT (SYRIA)
THE HOSTESS IS PAID A COMPLIMENT BY HER GUESTS IF THEY "BELCH"
AFTER HAVING A DINNER. THIS "BELCH" SHOWS THE HOSTESS THAT THE
MEAL WAS VERY GOOD AND VERY SATISFYING.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): BELCHING POLITENESS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. |
Date learned: 03-25-1968
BURPING
IN INDIA THE PLEASING MANNER OF EXPRESSING A GOOD MEAL IS TO BURP
IN YOUR HOSTESS'S PRESENCE.
THIS IS REMEMBERED AS A COMMENT AFTER A VERY GOOD MEAL AT A FINE
RESTAURANT IN ATHENS, GREECE.
Where learned: GREECE ; ATHENS
Keyword(s): POLITENESS BURPING
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. |
Date learned: 08-00-1969
CUSTOM
"ON" IS ONE OF THE MAJOR FORMS OF SOCIAL CUSTOMS WHICH FORMS THE
BASIS OF JAPANESE SOCIAL BEHAVIOR FROM
ANCIENT TIMES, ROUGHLY MEANING
"MORAL AND MATERIAL INDEBTEDNESS", IF INCURRED, IT OBLIGATES THE
INDIVIDUAL TO DISCHARGE HIS DEBT, HOWEVER GREAT OR SMALL, AT THE
COST OF ONE'S FAMILY HONOR AND NAME. EVEN IN THE MATTER OF GIFT_
GIVING, THE RECEIVER FEELS OBLIGATED TO RETURN A GIFT IN KIND.
JAPANESE DO NOT GET INVOLVED WITH OTHERS BECAUSE BY THE ACT OF
HELPING SOMEONE HE AUTOMATICALLY PLACES THAT PERSON HELPED IN A
POSITION OF "ON", WHO IN TURN MUST CANCEL OUT THIS DEBT, COME
WHAT MAY.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED THE ABOVE WHILE GROWING UP IN JAPAN.
Where learned: JAPAN
Keyword(s): FRIENDS RELATIVES HONOR DEBT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 08-01-1964
SEWING
MRS. RANKIN WAS TOLD BY HER MOTHER THAT IT IS A SIN TO SEW ON SUNDAY.
SHE, IN TURN, HAS PASSED IT DOWN TO HER CHILDREN AND HER CHILDREN
HAVE PASSED IT DOWN TO THEIRS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
Keyword(s): SABBATARIANISM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Week Day Hour CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Working |
Date learned: 07-00-1964