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ON MAY 1ST BEGIN GOING BAREFOOT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
James Callow Keyword(s): WITHOUT SHOES
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails |
Date learned: 06-17-1973
DEW ON THE GRASS MEANS FAIR WEATHER THE NEXT DAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 06-17-1973
IF THE MOON HANGS WITH ITS POINTS DOWN IT INDICATES WET
WEATHER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 06-17-1973
THE FIRST THREE DAYS OF THE MONTH INDICATE THE WEATHER FOR
THAT MONTH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
Date learned: 06-17-1973
IF THE SUN SETS BEHIND A CLOUD, THIS MEANS RAIN WILL COME.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Sun BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 06-17-1973
RAIN THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEKS MEANS RAIN THREE DAYS OF THE
WEEKS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
Date learned: 06-17-1973
A RAINY DAY IN APRIL MEANS A GOOD CROP YEAR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- April BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Measure of time Year |
Date learned: 06-17-1973
IF IT RAINS THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH, IT WILL RAIN FIFTEEN
DAYS OF THAT MONTH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
Date learned: 06-17-1973
WHEN THE MOON HANGS WITH ITS POINTS UP, IT MAKES A SAUCER
AND INDICATES DRY WEATHER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Weather sign or control |
IF YOU DREAM ABOUT CHRISTMAS TIME, ESPECIALLY A PRETTY TREE
ALL LIT UP, A NEW BABY IS EXPECTED BY A RELATIVE OR FRIEND.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; TENNESSEE RIDGE
Date learned: 08-09-1968
RUB GREEN TOMATO ON A WART AND IT WILL GO AWAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 11-24-1977
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BLOWING OUT ALL YOUR BIRTHDAY CANDLES WITH ONE BREATH, YOUR
WISH WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 11-24-1977
IF YOU MAKE A WISH ON A FALLING STAR, IT WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Star BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 11-24-1977
QUILLING: TO BLOW SNUFF OR POWDER INTO THE FACE OF A WOMAN
IN LABOR TO HASTEN CHILDBIRTH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 11-24-1977
PEPPERMINT TEA IS GOOD FOR A COLD.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 11-04-1977
IF YOU DREAM ABOUT SNAKES THERE WILL BE A DEATH IN THE FAMILY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Dreams Untamed varieties BELIEF -- Dreams P841.61 |
Date learned: 11-01-1977
ONIONS WILL CURE A COLD.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 11-03-1977
WEAR A LUMP OF ASAFETIDA TIED AROUND YOUR NECK TO KEEP AWAY
DISEASES.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 11-24-1977
PROVERB: GLUTTONY
YOU CAN'T HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN