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PROVERBIAL APOTHEGM
THE ONLY CERTAIN THINGS ARE DEATH AND TAXES
James Callow Keyword(s): CYNICISM ; PREDICTION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 11-00-1968
BLASON POPULAIRE
PACELLI WOULDN'T BE CAUGHT WITH HIS VERBAL PANTS DOWN
Data entry tech comment:
ORIGINAL 5 X 8 CARD STATES THAT THE INFORMATON WAS RECEIVED
IN A LETTER.
Where learned: DETROIT ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): UNPREPARED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Secular hero PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Blason Populaire |
HOW THE SNAKE GOT ITS RATTLE
EVERY DAY THE OL' SNAKE FOUND HIS SELF GETTIN' STEPPED ON, RAN OVER,
KICKED AROUND OR SOMETHING WHEN HE TRIED TO CROSS THE PATH DOWN BY
MASON CREEK. HE WAS GETTIN' MIGHTY TRIED OF IT: SO HE TOLD THE LORD
SAY, "LORD, I'M GETTIN' MIGHTY TRIED OF FOLKS STEPPING ON,
RUNNING OVER AND KICKING ME AROUND - JUS' AIN'T FAIR. I LIVE DOWN
HERE TOO; I GOT JUS' MUCH RIGHTS AS EVERYBODY ELSE DOWN HERE;
PEOPLE DON'T PAY NO ATTENTION TO ME, LORD: THE SNAKE COMPLAINTED.
"COULD BE THAT THEY JUST DON'T KNOW WHEN YOU'RE ABOUT. CAN'T
BLAME 'EM, CAUSE YOU IS WAY-LOW-DOWN, YA SEE", THE LORD ASKED THE
SNAKE. THE SNAKE SAID, "YOU KNOW, YOU MIGHT BE RIGHT." "I KNOW,
HERE, TAKE THIS HERE SHAKER, EVERYTIME YOU SEE SOMEBODY COMING YO'
WAY YOU JUS' SHAKE IT. YA' HEAR ME NOW?", THE LORD ASKED THE SNAKE.
Submitter comment:
I HAVE HEARD A SIMILAR STORY IN ALABAMA ABOUT THIS SNAKE'S RATTLE; I
NOTICED A LOCAL NAME - "MASON CREEK".
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI
James Callow Keyword(s): COMPOUND EPITHET: WAY-LOW-DOWN ; METATHESIS: TRIED FOR TIRED
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Characteristics of Animals |
Date learned: 00-00-1940
LUCK
ORIENTALS WRAP THEIR GIFTS IN RED TO SYMBOLIZE EVERLASTING GOOD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): COLOR WISHES (GOOD LUCK). ; ORIENTAL RED GIFT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 11-25-1969
AMERICAN CUSTOM
WHEN DEEP SEA FISHING PARTIES ARE SUCCESSFUL THEY RETURN TO THE
FISHING PORT WITH A RED FLAG ATTACHED TO THE BOAT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GRAND MARAIS
Keyword(s): COLOR RED
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business SPEECH -- To Be Seen |
Date learned: NOT INCLUDED
A CURE
IN POLAND, IN THE COUNTRY IT'S PRACTICED TO PUT CLAY ON BUMPS
ON THE HEAD, TO MAKE THE SWELLING GO DOWN.
Submitter comment:
ANNA STANISZKIS LEARNED THIS WHEN SHE SPENT
VACATIONS IN THE COUNTRY.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Keyword(s): POLISH BELIEFS ; REDUCTION OF SWELLING
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral |
Date learned: 11-30-1967
CUSTOM
AFTER A WEDDING, A GIRL TAKES A PIECE OF THE WEDDING CAKE AND PLACES
IT UNDER HER PILLOW. THE MAN SHE DREAMS ABOUT, WILL BE HER FUTURE
HUSBAND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD ; PREDICTION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Dream about future husband |
Date learned: 10-02-1967
CUSTOM
IF A GIRL SLEEPS WITH A PIECE OF WEDDING CAKE UNDER HER PILLOW,
SHE WILL DREAM ABOUT HER FUTURE HUSBAND.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM GRANDMOTHER
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD ; PREDICTION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Dream about future husband |
Date learned: 12-06-1967
THE WEDDING CAKE PROPHECY.
TAKE A PIECE OF WEDDING CAKE AND PUT IT UNDER YOUR PILLOW AND YOU
WILL DREAM ABOUT THE MAN YOU WILL MARRY.
Submitter comment:
MY MOTHER GAVE ME THIS INFORMATION WHEN I WAS TELLING HER THAT ONE OF
MY FRIENDS WAS GETTING MARRIED, AND SHE TOLD ME TO DO THIS AND I
WOULD DREAM OF MY FUTURE HUSBAND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FOOD ; FOOD ; PREDICTION ; PREDICTION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Dream about future husband |
Date learned: 11-13-1969
WEDDING CUSTOM
AFTER A WEDDING TAKE A PIECE OF WEDDING CAKE HOME AND PLACE IT UNDER
YOUR PILLOW AND YOU'LL DREAM OF WHO YOU ARE GOING TO MARRY.
Submitter comment: THIS BELIEF IS TRADITIONAL AND INFORMANT DOESN'T ACTUALLY BELIEVE IT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; CLAIR SHORES
Keyword(s): FOOD ; PREDICTION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Dream about future husband |
Date learned: 02-27-1971
DREAM PREDICTION
IF YOU DREAM SOMETHING THREE
TIMES IT WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): PREDICTION
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple Spirit / Mind / Body Observation |
BELIEF
SEVEN PEOPLE EATING TOGETHER
BRING GOOD LUCK - IF THIRTEEN
EATING TOGETHER, ONE WILL
DIE BEFORE THE YEAR IS UP.
Where learned: HOME ; LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR ; TOLD AT
Keyword(s): PREDICTION
| Subject headings: | 686 Specific number by specific number being described 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several Observation BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 10-23-1968
FREDERICH THE GREAT
FREDERICH THE GREAT IS BELIEVED TO BE BURIED IN A MOUNTAIN IN
GERMANY, GUARDED BY RAVENS. IF GREAT NATIONAL TROUBLE ARISES, THE
RAVENS WILL WAKE HIM UP AND HE WILL SAVE GERMANY.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Keyword(s): FREDERICK ; Germany ; Guard ; MOUNTAIN ; Ravens
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Secular hero BELIEF -- Bird |
Date learned: 11-00-1968
NEW YEAR'S
AFTER MIDNIGHT DRINK A MIXTURE OF HONEY AND WHISKEY SO YOU WILL BE
HAPPY THROUGHOUT THE NEW YEAR.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share the same surname.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; collector's home
Keyword(s): PREDICTION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Fixed DateFor specific dates, use the following system: F640.1231 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 |
Date learned: 03-10-1970
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
GOOD LUCK NUT
NUTS ARE PLACED IN DISHES AS PART OF THE CHRISTMAS FEAST CELEBRATION
IN BULGARIA. EVERYONE IN THE HOUSEHOLD RETAINS ONE TO BE SAVED
UNTIL NEW YEARS DAY. EVERYONE THEN BREAKS OPEN THEIR NUT AND THE
CONDITION OF THE INTERIOR INDICATES THE OWNER'S FUTURE FOR THE
COMING YEAR. A SOUND NUT MEAT INDICATES PROSPERITY FOR ITS OWNER,
WHILE A ROTTEN INTERIOR SAYS THE COMING YEAR WILL NOT BE GOOD FOR
ITS OWNER.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT REMEMBERS THIS AS A COMMON PRACTICE OF HIS FAMILY IN
BULGARIA.
Where learned: DETROIT ; TOLD AT HENDRICKSONS PHARMACY
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM ; PREDICTION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Single dishes CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Predictions |
Date learned: 03-21-1970
IT IS A UKRAINIAN CUSTOM TO MIX POPPIES AND WHEAT TOGETHER AT
CHRISTMAS TIME. THEN TAKE THE MIXTURE IN A SPOON AND THROW IT IN THE
AIR AND TRY TO CATCH IT. IF YOU CATCH IT, YOU WILL HAVE GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; NORTH QUAD ; DORMS ; TOLD IN
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM ; PREDICTION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Predictions CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Single dishes BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 02-07-1971
HOLIDAY FUN
WHEN A CHILD, MRS. MALONY, AND OTHER YOUNG GIRLS OF THE FAMILY AND
NEIGHBORHOOD WENT AROUND BETWEEN CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S COLLECTING
PIECES OF CHRISTMAS CAKE FROM THE NEIGHBORS. IF A GIRL ENDED WITH
12 PIECES OF CAKE SHE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MARRIED BEFORE HER NEXT
BIRTHDAY.
Submitter comment:
MRS. MALONY LEARNED THIS WHEN SHE WAS A CHILD. SHE WAS BORN AND
RAISED IN IRELAND
Where learned: DETROIT ; RECTORY ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED ; HOLY NAME
Keyword(s): MARRIAGE PREDICTION
Date learned: 02-19-1967
IN AN IRISH CHRISTMAS CAKE THERE IS ALWAYS PLACED A GOLD RING SO THAT
WHOEVER EATS THE PIECE OF CAKE AND FINDS THE GOLD RING WILL BE
MARRIED WITHIN THE NEXT YEAR.
Submitter comment:
I HEARD THIS FROM MY IRISH LANDLADY AT CHRISTMAS TIME OF 1970. I
DON'T THINK SHE REALLY BELIEVED IT WOULD HAPPEN.
Where learned: NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM ; MARRIAGE PREDICTION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Predictions CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Single dishes BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 12-00-1970
CHRISTMAS
IN UKRAINE, IT IS BELIEVED THAT IF THE BARN CATS AND MICE ARE FED ON
CHRISTMAS EVE, THEY WILL DAMAGE NO PROPERTY FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT RECEIVED INFORMATION FROM PARENTS IN UKRAINE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): PREDICTION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Predictions CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Feeding animals, spirits of trees |
Date learned: 11-17-1967