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IF IT RAINS THE FIRST DAY OF ANY MONTH, IT WILL RAIN FIFTEEN
DAYS DURING THAT MONTH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 00-00-1950
WISHING ON A WHITE HORSE FOR GOOD LUCK.
PROCESS:1. MAKE WISH.2. LICK FOREFINGER ON RIGHT HAND. 3. TOUCH
PALM OF LEFT HAND WITH FINGER. 4. MAKE A FIST WITH RIGHT HAND
AND HIT PALM IN SAME SPOT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Good luck Animals |
Date learned: 02-10-1969
DAY 1. START KEEPING YOUR EGG SHELLS AND PLACE THEM IN AN
OPEN JAR OF WATER. DO THIS FOR SEVEN DAYS. THROW OUT THE
EGG SHELLS AND USE THE MIXTURE ON YOUR PLANTS; IT MAKES
THEM GROW.
Submitter comment: TOLD TO HER BY HER MOTHER AND WE TRIED IT--IT WORKS!
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): FERTILIZER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant husbandry Farming |
Date learned: 03-07-1969
NEVER GET A HAIR CUT ON FRIDAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Bad luck Time (year, season, week, hour, etc.) Occasion Event |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
ALWAYS PUT ON LEFT SHOE FIRST.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
IF THE SUN GOES DOWN BEHIND A CLOUD ON WEDNESDAY, IT WILL RAIN
BEFORE MONDAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through A time segment or a direction BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
IF IT THUNDERS IN FEBRUARY, THERE'LL BE FROST IN MAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
THE FIRST TWELVE DAYS OF THE YEAR TELL DAY FOR MONTH WHAT THE
YEAR WILL BE LIKE. FOR EXAMPLE, IF IT RAINS THE 2ND OF JANUARY,
THEN FEBRUARY WILL BE A RAINY MONTH, IF THE 3RD OF JANUARY IS
SUNNY, THEN MARCH WILL BE SUNNY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 08-00-1968
THE TROOPS IN VIETNAM JUST ABOUT ALL HAVE SOME SPECIAL OBJECT THEY
PUT IN THE BAND (INSIDE OF LINER) OF THEIR HELMETS WHICH IS
SUPPOSED TO BRING THEM LUCK. IN MANY CASES THIS IS A
PLAYING CARD OR PICTURE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck Amulet, mojo BELIEF -- Good luck P881.535 |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
IF IT RAINS WHILE THE SUN IS SHINING THE DEVIL IS BEATING
HIS WIFE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 07-26-1968
IF A PITCHER STRIKES OUT THE FIRST BATTER, HE WILL LOSE THE
BALLGAME.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): BASEBALL
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance BELIEF -- Bad luck Games Pastimes Sports |
Date learned: 07-26-1968
YOU WILL HAVE BAD LUCK IF YOU LOOK AT A PERSON WHO IS CROSS-EYED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 07-26-1968
IF THE CLOUDS ARE MOVING FAST, THERE IS GOING TO BE A TORNADO.
Submitter comment: WE WERE WALKING HOME FROM SCHOOL AND THE CLOUDS WERE
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 00001957-1960
IF YOU TAKE THE LAST BITE ON THE PLATE (THE LAST ROLL OR
SANDWICH OR SOMETHING), YOU WILL BE AN OLD MAID.
Submitter comment: I HAVE TAKEN THE "LAST BITE" SEVERAL TIMES, AND AM STILL
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Food BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table... |
Date learned: 00001960'S
IF YOU SNEEZE ONCE, YOU'LL HAVE HEALTH.
IF YOU SNEEZE TWICE, YOU'LL HAVE HEALTH AND WEALTH.
IF YOU SNEEZE THREE TIMES IN A ROW, YOU'LL HAVE HEALTH, WEALTH,
AND HAPPINESS.
Submitter comment: I ALWAYS SNEEZE TWICE AND AM RAPIDLY BECOMING SUPERSTITIOUS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): PARALLELISM
Date learned: 00001960'S
IF YOU SEW ON SUNDAY, THEN AFTER YOU DIE, YOU'LL HAVE TO PICK
THE STITCHES OUT WITH YOUR EYELASHES IN HELL.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Body part Senses Mouth, teeth, lips, tongue BELIEF -- Home BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-15-1970
IF A GIRL HAS A TUCK IN THE HEM OF HER DRESS, SHE'LL GET A
NEW ONE IF SHE CAN KISS THE TUCK BEFORE IT FALLS OUT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): HEM OF DRESS TURNED UP
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Daily Life |
Date learned: 06-13-1970
IF AN INCH WORM IS CRAWLING ON YOUR DRESS OR SHIRT, HE'S MEASURING
YOU FOR A NEW ONE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Insect BELIEF -- Daily Life |
Date learned: 06-13-1970
IF YOU DON'T THROW SPILLED SALT OVER YOUR SHOULDER, YOU'LL
HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Flavoring BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Bad luck Food and drink |
WHEN TWO PEOPLE ARE WALKING TOGETHER AND COME UPON AN OBSTACLE
IN THEIR PATH (SUCH AS A CAR) WHICH CAUSES ONE TO GO ONE WAY
AND ONE THE OTHER WAY, THEY SHOULD SAY "BREAD AND BUTTER" TO
EACH OTHER. WHEN THEY MEET AFTER GOING AROUND THE OBJECT,
THEY SHOULD JOIN LITTLE FINGERS AND EACH MAKE A WISH. NOT A
WORD SHOULD BE SPOKEN UNTIL ONE OF THEM SAYS THE OTHER'S NAME
AND THEN THAT PERSON ANSWERS WITH THE NAME OF THE OTHER PERSON.
EXAMPLE: "JOHN?" "SUSAN?" THEN THEIR WISHES WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Prayer SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 06-24-1970