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EACH PIECE OF SILVERWARE DROPPED DURING THE DAY MEANS AN EXTRA
PERSON DROPPING BY FOR THE NEXT MEAL.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
SUDDEN COLD CHILLS MEANS SOMEONE'S WALKING OVER YOUR GRAVE.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
DO NOT ALLOW A CAT AROUND A CORPSE AS THE CAT WILL EAT THE BODY.
SUPPOSEDLY THIS WAS ONE OF THE ORIGINAL REASONS FOR WAKES.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
TO BREAK A MIRROR IS SEVEN YEARS BAD LUCK. TO COUNTERACT THIS,
PUT PIECES IN A BROWN PAPER BAG AND THROW INTO THE RIVER.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
POWER DOCTOR TALE
RELIEVE THE PAIN FROM A BURN BY BLOWING UPON THE BURNED PLACE,
TOUCHES IT WITH HIS FINGERTIPS AND SAID A PRAYER. THE PRAYER
MAY BE TOLD TO PERSONS OF THE OTHER SEX, BUT NEVER TO ONE OF
THE SAME SEX.
ONE LITTLE INDIAN, TWO LITTLE INDIANS,
ONE NAMED EAST, ONE NAMED WEST,
THE SON AND THE FATHER AND THE HOLY GHOST.
IN GOES THE FROST, OUT COMES THE FIRE,
ASK IT ALL IN JESUS' NAME, AMEN.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
OLD SAYING
IN TREATING A STY THE PERSON GOES ALONE TO A CROSSROADS AT
MIDNIGHT IN THE DARK OF THE MOON AND SAYS:
STY, STY LEAVE MY EYE,
GO TO THE NEXT FELLER PASSIN' BY!
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
BAD LUCK SAYING
NEVER PERMIT A CHILD LESS THAN A YEAR OLD TO SEE ITS REFLECTION
IN A MIRROR, IT WILL DIE BEFORE ANOTHER YEAR.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
DREAMS
ADULT DREAMS OCCUR EVERY NINETY MINUTES --- AS THE NIGHT PROCEEDS,
THE CYCLES BECOME SHORTER. BABIEES DREAM ABOUT EVERY HOUR. IT
IS ENTIRELY POSSIBLE THE ADULT CYCLE CONTINUES WHILE STILL
AWAKE.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
WATER WITCHING
USUALLY USE A HAZEL OR PEACH TREE STICK. IF MOVES DOWNWARD BY A
SERIES OF SEPARATE JERKS. EACH OF THESE "NODS" OR "BEATS"
REPRESENTS A FOOT. YOU COUNT THEM TO DETERMINE HOW FAR THE WATER
LIES BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE GROUND.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
SAYING ON MAY 1
A GIRL WHO WANTS TO SEE HER FUTURE HUSBAND GOES TO A WELL AT
NOON ON MAY 1 AND HOLDS A MIRROR SO AS TO REFLECT THE LIGHT
DOWN INTO THE DARKNESS.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
LUCK BELIEF
CARRY A RABBIT'S FOOT FOR GOOD LUCK.
CARRY A BUCKEYE WITH YOU FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
MARRIAGE TALE
IF THE COFFEE GROUNDS IN THE BOTTOM OF A CUP FORM A RING IT MEANS
THAT SOMEBODY IN THE FAMILY WILL BE MARRIED SOON.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
HOW TO GET A HUSBAND
PLACE A WISHBONE OVER YOUR DOOR AND YOU WILL MARRY THE FIRST
MAN ENTERING AND SHAKING HANDS.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
CATS WILL SUCK A SLEEPING BABY'S BREATH AND KILL IT.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
SUPERSTITIONS
IF YOUR LEFT EYE JUMP, YOU ARE GOING TO LAUGH.
IF YOUR RIGHT EYE JUMP, YOU ARE GOING TO CRY.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
SUPERSTITION
IF A HORSE DRANK SLEEPING WATER HE WOULD DIE. THAT'S WHY A
HORSE BLOWS BEFORE DRINKING TO WAKE THE WATER.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
SUPERSTITION
IF YOUR LEFT HAND ITCHES, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN UNEXPECTED PRESENT.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
SAYING
IF A PIN STICKS IN YOUR CLOTHES, SOMEONE IS TALKING ABOUT YOU.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
STIR A BATTER IN THE SAME DIRECTION ELSE THE CAKE WILL NOT RISE.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
AT A WEDDING SHOWER, SLIDE THE RIBBONS OFF THE GIFTS. EACH
BROKEN RIBBON MENS AN ADDITIONAL CHILD.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN