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Wedding Custom
At a shower for a bride-elect, she wil have the same number of children as ribbons broken.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
Keyword(s): Break ; Bridal ; Bride ; Broken ; CHILDREN ; CUSTOM ; Offspring ; Predict ; Ribbons ; Shower ; WEDDING
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Maturity |
HICCUPS
SOMEWHERE ALONG THE LINE I LEARNED THAT EVERY TIME A
PERSON HICCUPS, HIS HEART SKIPS A BEAT. A LOGICAL
EXPLANATION FOR THIS BELIEF COULD VERY WELL BE THAT
WHEN A DOCTOR IS USING A STETHOSCOPE, WHEN THE PERSON
HICCUPS, THE DOCTOR WOULD NOT HEAR THE HEARTBEAT.
HENCE, IT SKIPS! THIS, HOWEVER, IS NOT TRUE, AS
PROVED BY ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHS.
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; CHICAGO
Keyword(s): HICCUPS=SPASM OF THE DIAPHRAM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal P477.8 |
Date learned: 00-00-1966
HAWAIIAN CUSTOM
WHILE LIVING IN HAWAII, I LEARNED OF A CHARMING CUSTOM.
IT IS THE CUSTOM IN HAWAII FOR PEOPLE LEAVING THE
ISLANDS TO THROW A LEI OVERBOARD (OF COURSE THEY
MUST BE ON A SHIP). IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE PERSON
WILL RETURN SOMEDAY IF HIS LEI IS CARRIED BY THE
CURRENT BACK TO SHORE, BUT IF THE LEI IS CARRIED OUT
TO SEA HE IS DOOMED NEVER TO RETURN. THIS CUSTOM
DATES BACK TO THE TIMES WHEN THE HAWAIIAN WARRIORS
WOULD LEAVE THEIR PARTICULAR ISLAND TO VENTURE TO
ANOTHER ISLAND IN THEIR PRIMITIVE OUTRIGGERS. THE
WARRIORS WOULD ALL THROW A LEI OVERBOARD WITH THE
BELIEF THAT THE GODS WOULD PROTECT THEM IF THEIR LEI
RETURNED TO SHORE BUT THEY WOULD NEVER RETURN IF THEIR
LEI WENT OUT TO SEA.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): LEI=GARLAND MADE OF FLOWERS, USUALLY WORN AROUND THE NECK.
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Use of Object Plant |
Date learned: 03-30-1968
THESE PEOPLE WENT DRIVING NEAR ROANOKE, VIRGINIA. THEY STOPPED
THE CAR AND WERE SITTING THERE, WHEN A HAND REACHED OUT AND
CAUGHT HOLD OF THE HANDLE OF THE CAR DOOR OUTSIDE. A HAND WAS
ALL THEY COULD SEE. IT WAS ALL BLOODY AND TORN UP. THEY TOOK
OFF AS FAST AS THEY COULD, BUT THE HAND FELL OFF AND THEY
COULDN'T FIND IT.
THEY FOUND OUT THE NEXT DAY THAT A MAN HAD BEEN KILLED WHERE THEY
WERE THAT NIGHT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE ; COLLEGE ASSIGNMENT
James Callow Keyword(s): GHOST HAUNTS SCENE OF ACCIDENT
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter PROSE NARRATIVE -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter |
Date learned: 03-07-1969
THIS BOY WAS GOING TO HIS COUSIN'S TO GO FISHING WITH THEM.
WHEN HE GOT OFF THE TRAIN, NOBODY WAS THERE TO MEET HIM, SO HE
TOLD THE TRAINMASTER THAT HE WOULD WALK. THE TRAINMASTER THEN
SAID, "BEWARE OF JACOB MARLEY." THE BOY DIDN'T UNDERSTAND WHAT
HE MEANT, BUT HE STARTED WALKING TOWARD HIS COUSIN'S HOUSE. IT
WAS RAINING AND THUNDERING WHEN HE HAD SET OUT. HE HADN'T BEEN
WALKING VERY LONG WHEN HE HEARD A WAGON AND HORSES BEHIND HIM.
HE SAW AN OLD MAN DRIVING AN OLD WAGON. WHEN THE WAGON CAME
NEARER, HE YELLED OUT, "CAN I HAVE A RIDE?" NO ANSWER CAME
FROM THE MAN, SO THE BOY JUMPED ON.
WHEN HE WAS NEARING HIS COUSIN'S HOUSE HE SAID, "I GET OFF HERE,"
BUT THE WAGON KEPT GOING. HE JUMPED OFF, BUT HE HAD LEFT HIS
SUITCASE ON THE WAGON. HE WENT IN AND TOLD HIS COUSINS ALL ABOUT
WHAT HAPPENED. THEY SAID, "YOU MUST OF BEEN RIDING WITH JACOB
MARLEY."
THIS IS THE STORY THEY TOLD HIM:
ONE NIGHT, IT WAS THUNDERING AND LIGHTENING, AND IT WAS RAINING
VERY BAD. JACOB MARLEY WAS DRIVING HIS CARRIAGE ALONG THAT SAME
ROAD THAT NIGHT. THERE WAS A SHARP RIGHT TURN ABOVE THEIR
HOUSE, AND MARLEY HAD GONE OVER THE CLIFF.
THE NEXT MORNING THEY WENT DOWN TO THE CLIFF AND FOUND HIS
SUITCASE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE ; COLLEGE ASSIGNMENT
James Callow Keyword(s): GHOST HAUNTS SCENE OF ACCIDENT.
Date learned: 03-07-1969
WHEN I WAS A CHILD, WE USED TO BELIEVE THAT YOU WOULD NOT BE
HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR YOUR SINS UNTIL YOU REACHED YOUR
TWELFTH BIRTHDAY.
WE USED TO SAY, "AS SOON AS I'M TWELVE, I'M GOING TO THE
ALTAR TO GET SAVED."
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): AGE OF REASON
| Subject headings: | 686 Seconds / Twice / Two CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary BELIEF -- Maturity |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF YOU TAKE A STRAIN (STRAND) OF YOUR HAIR AND PUT IT ON THE
HEAD OF YOUR BOYFRIEND, WHEN HE IS NOT LOOKING, HE WILL FALL
MADLY IN LOVE WITH YOU.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
James Callow Keyword(s): STRAND OF HAIR
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 06-09-1972
IF YOU DREAM OF FISH SOMEONE IN YOUR FAMILY IS PREGNANT.
Where learned: ALABAMA, ASSUMED ; MONTGOMERY
Keyword(s): WATER BAG OF WATERS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Dreams Foretelling about birth and life BELIEF -- Dreams Dreams about animals |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
MAKING A WISH ON THE LAST DRINK OF COKE.
Data entry tech comment: INITIALS "EB" APPEAR UNDERNEATH NAME OF INFORMANT.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
Keyword(s): COCA COLA--BRAND NAME OF SOFT DRINK.
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Drink BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table... |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
WHEN YOU DREAM ABOUT FISH, SOMEBODY YOU KNOW IS PREGNANT.
Where learned: SOUTH CAROLINA ; GEORGETOWN
Keyword(s): WATER BAG OF WATERS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Dreams Dreams about animals |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
A DREAM OF FISH MEANS INCREASE IN FAMILY.
Where learned: MISSOURI ; PUXICO
Keyword(s): WATER BAG OF WATERS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Dreams Foretelling about birth and life |
Date learned: 07-28-1968
IF A GIRL HAS A TUCK IN THE HEM OF HER DRESS, SHE'LL GET A
NEW ONE IF SHE CAN KISS THE TUCK BEFORE IT FALLS OUT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): HEM OF DRESS TURNED UP
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Daily Life |
Date learned: 06-13-1970
SUPERSTITION
NEVER LEND THE LOSER MONEY TO GET BACK INTO A POKER GAME
BECAUSE HE WILL END UP THE WINNER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): REVERSAL OF SITUATION
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth |
Date learned: 05-02-1972
A COUPLE SHOULD BE MARRIED BEFORE TWELVE NOON BECAUSE THE
HANDS ARE GOING UP BEFORE THEN--GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: OHIO ; NEW BREMEN
James Callow Keyword(s): HANDS OF THE CLOCK
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
PROVERB: MOON
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
Keyword(s): OFTEN TIME
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
SHOW ME YOUR COMPANY AND I'LL TELL YOU WHAT YOU ARE.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; OWENSBORO
Keyword(s): BIRDS OF A FEATHER
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 03-00-1972
PROVERB: WATER
STILL WATER RUNS DEEP.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
Keyword(s): PROFUNDITY PROFOUND
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
WHEN YOU ARE CLOSE TO RED YOU BECOME RED.
WHEN YOU ARE CLOSE TO BLACK YOU BECOME BLACK.
Submitter comment: YOU CAN TELL A MAN BY HIS FRIENDS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): BIRDS OF A FEATHER
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Blason Populaire |
Date learned: 07-28-1968
CURE FOR FELON:
TAKE ONE TABLESPOON OF RED LEAD AND ONE TABLESPOON OF
CASTILE SOAP, MIX THEM WITH AS MUCH WOOL LYE AS WILL
MAKE IT SOFT ENOUGH TO SPREAD LIDE (SIC) A SALVE, AND APPLY
IT ON FIRST APPEARANCE OF THE FELON AND IT WILL CURE IT
IN TWELVE HOURS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): FELON: AN INFECTION OF THE FINGER AROUND THE BONE OR FINGERNAIL
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 10-10-1973
MY BODY LIES OVER THE OCEAN,
MY BODY LIES OVER THE SEA,
MY DADDY LIES OVER MY MOMMIE,
THAT'S HOW I CAME TO BE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): ORIGIN OF BABIES
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Good humor Jest BELIEF -- Creation and Order of Human Life BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 11-11-1973