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AN OLD ADAGE THIS INDIVIDUAL LEARNED WAS "BE A BRIDE THRICE AND YOU
WILL NEVER BE A BRIDE."
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: NEGATIVE ; BRIDESMAID? ; NUMBERS
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Marriage PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 10-00-1975
Custom
Wedding Custom:
Before the bride leaves the reception the band plays a slow song and the bride removes her veil and places it on the head of her maid-of-honor.
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Where learned: HOME
Keyword(s): Bride ; CUSTOM ; Fashion ; Maid-of-Honor ; MARRIAGE ; MUSIC ; Reception ; Veil ; WEDDING
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage |
Custom
Wedding Custom:
Before the bride leaves the reception the band plays a slow song and the bride removes her veil and places it on the head of her maid-of-honor.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
Where learned: HOME
Keyword(s): Bride ; CUSTOM ; Fashion ; Maid-of-Honor ; MARRIAGE ; MUSIC ; Reception ; Veil ; WEDDING
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage |
Ethnic: Ukranian
If an unmarried girl dies, she is buried dressed as a bride, according to Ukranian tradition.
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Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): BURIAL ; Chastity ; DEATH ; ETHNIC ; Female ; Funeral ; Maiden ; UKRAINIAN ; Unmarried ; YOUTH
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
IF SOMEONE SWEEP UNDER A GIRL'S FEET, SHE'LL BE AN OLD
MAID.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; CORNERSVILLE
Keyword(s): Girl ; Maid ; MARRIAGE ; Old ; SUPERSTITION ; Sweep
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time Working |
IF AN UNMARRIED GIRL TAKES THE LAST SERVING OF FOOD, SHE
IS DOOMED TO BE AN OLD MAID.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): FOOD ; Maid ; MANNERS ; Old Maid ; Serving ; SUPERSTITION ; Unmarried
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Curse |
Date learned: 03-00-1972
BELIEF
MERMAIDS CAME TO THE HOMESICK SAILORS DURING LONG AND LONELY VOYAGES.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN HEIGHTS
Keyword(s): BELIEF ; Mermaids ; Sirens ; SUPERSTITION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter |
Date learned: 10-29-1968