The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

HOLY THURSDAY

HOLY THURSDAY IS COMMEMORATED BY A TRADITIONAL DINNER. THERE
IS SERVED CODFISH SOUP WITH HOMEMADE WHITE BREAD. THIS IS THE
ONLY MEAL ALLOWED DURING THE DAY. ALSO, IT IS TRADITIONAL THAT
THE FATHER OF THE FAMILY AND THE YOUNGEST CHILD BEGIN GRACE BEFORE
THE MEAL.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES

Keyword(s): RELIGIOUS CUSTOM

Date learned: 10-15-1969

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IT IS BAD LUCK TO WASH CLOTHES ON HOLY THURSDAY. THIS IS A ROMANIAN
BELIEF.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS ; POPP RESIDENCE

Keyword(s): RELIGIOUS CUSTOM

Date learned: 10-06-1969

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HOLY THURSDAY RELIGIOUS CUSTOM

INFORMANT STATED THAT EVERY HOLY THURSDAY THE MOTHER SUPERIOR
OF THEIR COMMUNITY WOULD KISS THE FEET OF THE OTHER SISTERS IN THE
HOUSE. THIS CUSTOM WAS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE APOSTLES KISSING THE
FEET OF CHRIST AT THE LAST SUPPER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; SAINT RITA CONVENT

Keyword(s): RELIGIOUS CUSTOM

Date learned: 03-01-1970

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Custom

Buddhists wear miniature images of buddha around their necks. When displaying the image of the Lord Buddha in the homes or elsewhere, the Thai are careful to place the image high enough so that no human can be at a higher level or walk above the image.

Data entry tech comment:

Motifs and BN added by TRD

James Callow comment:

Original BN [F538] crossed out. Not replaced with anything.

Submission card was located in pile labeled To Be Classified

Where learned: WHILE STATIONED IN THAILAND

Keyword(s): BUDDHA ; Buddhism ; CUSTOM ; ETHNIC ; RELIGION ; RELIGIOUS ; RELIGIOUS CUSTOM ; SYMBOL ; THAILAND

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