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EVERYONE IS GIVEN A ROSE TO PUT ON THE CASKET BEFORE
LEAVING THE GRAVE.
Where learned: DEARBORN ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED ; GRANDMAS FUNERAL
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 11-16-1968
POLISH PROVERB
DON'T CRY HOP BEFORE YOU JUMP. (TRANSLATION)
NIE KRZYCZ HOP, AZ NIE YORZESKOCGYSG. (POLISH)
Submitter comment:
HOP IS AN EXPRESSION USED WHILE JUMPING. MY FATHER KNOWS THIS
FROM POLAND.
Data entry tech comment: JUMP IS AN EXPRESSION USED WHILE HOPPING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: NEGATIVE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 11-21-1967
PROVERB
DON'T CROSS THE BRIDGE UNTIL YOU REACH IT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: NEGATIVE ; ANTICIPATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
SUPERSTITION
DON'T CHANGE HORSES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREAM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
Keyword(s): ANIMAL
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: NEGATIVE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 04-06-1971
POLISH PROVERB
DIABLI TO WIEDZA. (POLSIH)
THE DEVILS KNOW IT. (TRANSLATION)
Submitter comment:
THIS IS USED IN REFERENCE TO SOME KNOWLEDGE NOBODY KNOWS. MY FATHER
KNOWS THIS FROM POLAND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
Keyword(s): SUPERNATURAL
James Callow Keyword(s): SECRECY?
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Devil Demon PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 11-17-1967
POLISH PROVERB
DIABET NIE SYSI. (POLISH)
THE DEVIL DOES NOT SLEEP. (TRANSLATION)
Submitter comment: MY FATHER KNOWS THIS PROVERB FROM POLAND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
Keyword(s): SUPERNATURAL
James Callow Keyword(s): AWAKE?
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Devil Demon PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 11-17-1967
PROVERB
THE AXLE THAT SQUEAKS THE LOUDEST GETS THE GREASE.
Data entry tech comment: END OF A SECTION
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): ATTITUDE ; COMPLAINERS ; OBSERVATION ; PERSISTENCE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 04-06-1971
Proverb
Smile and the world smiles with you. Cry and you cry alone.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
James Callow comment:
Original BN [V200] crossed out. Replaced wtih current classification.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
Keyword(s): Alone ; Apart ; Aphorism ; Apothegm ; Cry ; Maxim ; PROVERB ; SMILE ; Together ; VERSE ; World
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
POLISH PROVERB
AS THE WORK IS DONE, SO ONE IS PAYED. (PAID.)
JAKA PRACA, TAKA PTACA. (POLISH)
Submitter comment: I KNOW THIS FROM HOME.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
Keyword(s): ALLITERATION ; ECONOMICS
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION ; OBSERVATION ; TRANSLATION
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb C880.700 PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
POLISH PROVERB
AS I OFFERED MYSELF, SO I WILL GO.
Submitter comment:
THE ORIGIN OF THIS SAYING IS POPULAR. SUPPOSEDLY
THERE WAS A PILGRIMAGE
GOING TO THE SHRINE IN CZESTOCHSEVA, POLAND. THE GROUP
NEARS A STREAM THEY MUST CROSS. THE MEN PULL UP THEIR PANT LEGS AND
THE WOMEN PULL THEIR SKIRTS OVER THEIR HEADS, LEAVING THEIR SLIPS BENEATH,
IN ORDER TO CROSS. ONE WOMAN, BY MISTAKE, PULLED EVERY-
THING UP. WHEN THEY FINALLY CROSSED A MAN BEHIND HER CALLS OUT IN
SURPRISE, 'WOMAN, HOW ARE YOU GOING.(SIC)' SHE ANSWERS VERY FERVENT-
LY, IN REFERENCE TO HER INTENTIONS, 'AS I OFFERED MYSELF, SO I WILL
GO.' MY GRANDFATHER KNOWS THE SAYING AND STORY FROM POLAND.
Data entry tech comment: VERY CONCISE COMMENT, AND MEANINGFUL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): TRANSLATION
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Human Being PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
UGLY
UGLY AS SIN
ANOTHER WAY OF SAYING THAT A PERSON IS UGLY IS TO SAY THAT HE OR
SHE IS 'UGLY AS SIN'
Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT LEARNED THIS FROM HER FRIENDS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): DEROGATORY ; INSULT
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
IN BUSINESS, WHEN OPENING A NEW STORE, YOU MUST SAVE THE FIRST
DOLLAR BILL AND FRAME IT. THIS IS A SIGN OF GOOD LUCK AND
YOUR DOLLARS WILL MULTIPLY.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business BELIEF -- Number BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 02-27-1971
CORNICIO-SEA HORN
AN ITALIAN GOOD LUCK CHARM, USUALLY RED, BUT
GOLD WILL SUBSTITUTE. GENERALLY WORN AROUND NECK,
ON WATCHBAND, IN CAR, OR ATTACHED TO THE REARVIEW MIRROR.
MUCH ATTENTION IS PLACED ON THIS CHARM AND IT IS OF NO USE
IF IT IS JUST LAYING DOWN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration |
Date learned: 02-27-1971
AN ITALIAN BELIEF
THE HAIR ON A MALE IS A SIGN OF GREAT STRENGTH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
Keyword(s): MASCULINITY ; STRENGTH
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak |
OMEN
IF YOU HEAR A DOG HOWLING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT THIS
FORETELLS A DEATH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | Observation |
LUCK OF THE FAMILY.
WHEN VISITING A HOUSE IN IRELAND ONE MUST ALWAYS LEAVE BY THE
SAME DOOR YOU CAME IN, OTHERWISE YOU WILL BE STEALING THE GOOD
LUCK FROM THAT FAMILY.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
Keyword(s): BELIEF ; Cultural ; CUSTOM ; GOOD LUCK ; Guest ; HOSPITALITY ; IRELAND ; Irish ; LUCK
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 11-00-1970
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
ONE OF THE MEN'S FAVORITES IS TO HIT ALL THE IRISH BARS IN THE AREA.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- March 17 Feast of St. Patrick |
Date learned: CA1960-1975
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
MANY TIMES,THE IRISH FEEL THIS DAY IS THE BEST TIME TO HAVE YOUR
HOUSE BLESSED.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- March 17 Feast of St. Patrick BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: CA1960-1975
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
LIGHTING GREEN CANDLES AND PUTTING THEM IN THE WINDOWS
IS A COMMON PRACTICE OF RESPECT AND REVERENCE FOR ST. PAT.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- March 17 Feast of St. Patrick BELIEF -- Religious hero BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: CA1960-1975
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
MOST FAMILIES VIE FOR THE ATTENTION OF THE PARISH PRIEST.
INVITING HIM TO DINNER OR FOR A DRINK
BRINGS GOOD LUCK TO YOUR HOME.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): COLLECTOR'S SPELLING CORRECTED
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- March 17 Feast of St. Patrick |
Date learned: CA1960-1975