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PUTTING YOUR SHOES UNDER THE BED AT NIGHT WILL BRING GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
AFTER YOU LEAVE A BUILDING, DON'T RETURN. IF YOU DO RETURN,
IT'S BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Bad luck Leaving Entering Returning home Travel |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
IF YOU MAKE A PILLOWCASE ON NEW YEAR'S DAY AND SLEEP ON IT
THAT NIGHT, YOU WILL HAVE GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 00-00-1972
IT RAINS ON THE RITIOUS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
A FALLING STAR IS GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Star BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
IF YOU CARRY TOOLS THROUGH THE KITCHEN, IT IS A SIGN OF
BAD LUCK TO COME.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Tools |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
OPALS ARE VERY BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): GEMS GEMSTONE GEM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Jewelry (gems, rings, etc.) |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
FOR A PICTURE TO FALL FROM THE WALL IS BAD LUCK, UNLESS A
A PRAYER IS SAID QUIETLY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
TO INSURE GOOD LUCK FOR THE NEW YEAR, ON NEW YEAR'S MORNING
SAY "WHITE RABBITS, WHITE RABBITS, WHITE RABBITS," AS SOON
AS YOU WAKE UP.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Good luck Animals |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
NEVER MARRY IN THE MONTH OF MAY; ONLY HARLOTS MARRY IN THIS
MONTH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
ALWAYS HAVE MONEY IN YOUR POCKET ON NEW YEAR'S DAY OR YOU
WILL BE POOR ALL YEAR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
NEVER MARRY ON FRIDAY; IT'S BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Bad luck Crucial moment of life |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
IT'S BAD LUCK TO SING IN BED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Games Pastimes Sports |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO WHISTLE OR SING AT THE TABLE WHEN YOU'RE
EATING, BECAUSE IT'S BAD LUCK.
Data entry tech comment: SPELLING CORRECTED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Food and drink |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
THE GROOMSMAN THAT CATCHES THE GARTER IS THE NEXT TO BE
MARRIED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Marriage Bouquet |
Date learned: 07-05-1972
NO SHARP OBJECTS SHOULD BE GIVEN AS WEDDING GIFTS FOR IT CUTS
FRIENDSHIP.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Marriage Gifts |
Date learned: 07-05-1972
WHOEVER CATCHES THE BOUQUET IS THE NEXT TO BE MARRIED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Bouquet |
Date learned: 07-05-1972
IN A JEWISH MARRIAGE, THE BRIDE'S RING IS SUPPOSED TO BE
FLAWLESS SO THE MARRIAGE WILL HAVE NO FLAWS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Engagement ring |
Date learned: 07-05-1972
IF IT RAINS ON THE WEDDING DAY, THE MARRIAGE WILL BE UNHAPPY
AND LAST ONLY A SHORT TIME.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Marriage Superstition about good weather BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 04-08-1969
IF IT RAINS WHILE THE SUN IS SHINING, IT WILL RAIN THE NEXT DAY
AT THE SAME TIME.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- P452 BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through A time segment or a direction BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 08-07-1968