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IF YOU PLANT SOMETHING ON GOOD FRIDAY YOU'LL HAVE A
PLENTIFUL CROP AT HARVEST TIME.
Submitter comment:
SYLVIA COLLECTED THIS FROM HER SISTER WHO IN TURN
LEARNED IT AT THE NURSES' LOUNGE AT BEAUMONT
HOSPITAL, ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 663 Good Friday |
Date learned: 09-23-1967
FOOD CUSTOM
IF SOMEONE IN YOUR FAMILY IS AWAY, IF YOU SET A PLATE OF FOOD
FOR THEM THEY WILL RETURN DURING THE MEAL.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; 409 SOUTH QUAD
Keyword(s): Absence ; FAMILY ; FOOD ; Meal
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Service Table furnishing and decoration BELIEF -- Home |
Date learned: 03-02-1972
DURING MID AUTUMN (AUGUST) MOON FESTIVAL, CHINESE
WILL DO THE FOLLOWING THINGS IN CELEBRATION OF THE
HARVEST:
HAVE FAMILY REUNIONS, EAT SPECIAL "MOON CAKE"
(MOON SHAPED CANDY, FILLED WITH CANDY AND SWEETS).
Data entry tech comment:
CHUNG-CH'IU, MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL, HARVEST OR MOON
KC[ FESTIVAL. 15TH DAY OF THE 8TH MONTH--SPICER,
KC[ "BOOK OF FESTIVALS," P. 81, KATHY LOESER.
CN[ ARNONE, TONY
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Movable Date |
Date learned: 11-11-1971
IF YOUR RIGHT HAND ITCHES YOU WILL PAY OUT MONEY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails |
Date learned: 11-29-1970
ON THE FIFTH DAY OF THE FIFTH MONTH YOU EAT SPECIAL
PASTRY MADE OF RICE FILLED WITH PORK.
Data entry tech comment:
TUAN YANG CHIEH, DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL--SPICER,
KC[ "BOOK OF FESTIVALS," P. 79--KATHY LOESER.
CK FIFTH MOON=SUMMER
CN[ ARNONE, TONY
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Movable Date |
Date learned: 11-11-1971
ON THE FIFTH DAY OF THE FIFTH MONTH (LUNAR CALENDAR)
YOU HAVE CEREMONIAL BOAT RACES IN DRAGON BOATS.
Data entry tech comment:
TUAN YANG CHIEH, DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL--SPICER,
KC[ "BOOK OF FESTIVALS," P. 79.--KATHY LOESER
CK FIFTH MOON=SUMMER
CN[ ARNONE, TONY
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Movable Date |
Date learned: 11-11-1971
INDIAN FESTIVAL
IN INDIA THEY HAVE THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS IN THE MONTH
OF OCTOBER. DURING THIS PERIOD THEY HANG LITTLE
LIGHTS ALL OVER THEIR HOUSES AND DOORS.
Data entry tech comment:
DIWALI-OCT.-NOV. (KARTIKA). SPICER, "BOOK OF FESTIVALS."
KC[ KATHY LOESER.
CN[ AYOTTE, DENISE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- September 23 equinox to December 20 Also used for Advent. |
Date learned: 03-05-1971
IN ITALY, SAINTS' DAYS ARE CELEBRATED FOR PEOPLE JUST
AS THEIR BIRTHDAYS ARE.
Submitter comment: FROM GRANDMOTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): CHRISTENING ; NAME DAY ; PATRON SAINT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Baptism Naming rite CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Movable Date |
Date learned: 11-00-1967
BEFORE CHRISTMAS
IN GERMANY IT IS THE CUSTOM TO HAVE A WREATH WITH FOUR
RED CANDLES PLACED IN THE CENTER OF THE TABLE AND ONE CANDLE
IS BURNED EACH SUNDAY FOR FOUR SUNDAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
ON CHRISTMAS ALL FOUR CANDLES ARE LIGHTED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ADVENT
| Subject headings: | 645 September 23 Equinox to December 20 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. |
Date learned: 12-00-1967
ALL SAINTS' DAY (NOV. 1) TRADITIONALLY ASSOCIATED IN POLISH
LEGEND AND LITERATURE WITH GHOSTS AND WAYWARD SOULS,
PROVIDED THE SETTING FOR ADAM MICKIEWICZ'S
MASTERPIECE, "FOREFATHER'S EVE." TODAY, IT IS MUCH
LIKE MEMORIAL DAY IN THE UNITED STATES--A TIME TO
HONOR THE DEAD AND PLACE FLOWERS AND CANDLES ON
THEIR GRAVES.
James Callow comment: FROM A BOOK?
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- November 1 All Saints CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- September 23 equinox to December 20 Also used for Advent. |
Date learned: 10-11-1972
WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS
IN GERMANY, A WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS, THE CHILDREN
DRESS UP AS THE THREE WISE MEN AND GO THROUGH THE
STREETS SINGING CHRISTMAS CAROLS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Songs, caroling |
Date learned: 12-00-1967
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
BEFORE CHRISTMAS YOU GO FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE
WITH POEMS AND GREET THE PEOPLE WITH THESE
SHORT CHRISTMAS POEMS.
Submitter comment: LEARNED HER FATHER DID THIS IN PENNSYLVANIA.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Greetings, wishes, prayers, cards |
Date learned: 04-04-1967
HIS FAMILY ONLY BUYS PRESENTS FOR THE GRAND-
CHILDREN ON CHRISTMAS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Gifts, gift giving at Christmas |
Date learned: 11-00-1967
CHRISTMAS TRADITION
FOR CHRISTMAS, THIS FAMILY HANGS UP MISTLETOE FOR
DECORATION ONLY. NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU WALK
UNDER IT.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED IT FROM HIS PARENTS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Mistletoe and other greenery |
Date learned: 11-00-1967
GERMAN CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
IN GERMANY, THREE BOYS DRESS UP LIKE THE THREE KINGS
AND THEY GO TO FARMHOUSES AND SING CHRISTMAS SONGS.
ONE BOY HAS A LONG STICK WITH A STAR ON THE TOP OF IT.
THEY COLLECT APPLES, NUTS, ETC.
Submitter comment: SHE LEARNED IT BECAUSE SHE LIVED IN GERMANY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; GERMANY ; DETROIT
Date learned: 02-07-1967
IN OBERAMERGAUE, GERMANY DURING CHRISTMAS TIME, THEY
HOLD A PASSION PLAY, DEPICTING THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; GERMANY ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): BIRTH OF OUR LORD=CHRISTMAS. ; SOME CONTRADICTION HERE--PASSION PLAY=CRUCIFIXION.
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Christmas Season See F645.2 for Advent Season. |
Date learned: 12-00-1967
SETSUBUR IS THE CEREMONY PERFORMED ON THE EVE OF THE
SPRINGTIDE.
SETSUBUR WAS BORN FROM THE OLD BELIEF THAT THE GODS VISIT
EVERY HOUSE AND BRING IT GOOD LUCK. ON THE NIGHT OF
SETSUBUR THE JAPANESE FAMILY THROWS PARCHED BEANS BOTH
INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE HOUSE, CRYING "FUKU WA UCKI! ONI
WA SOK!" WHICH MEANS, "IN WITH LUCK, OUT WITH DEVILS."
IT IS SAID IN THIS WAY SICKNESS AND EVIL CAN BE DRIVEN
OUT AND HAPPINESS ENJOYED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; JAPAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting F663.9 BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 11-11-1969
HOLI
HOLI IS THE NAME OF THE INDIAN (FROM INDIA) FESTIVAL FOR
THE CELEBRATION OF THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING. THIS
FESTIVAL IS HELD SOMETIME IN MARCH. DURING IT, THE
FARMERS REJOICE AND SPRINKLE POWDERS OF MANY COLORS
OVER THEIR FIELDS. DIFFERENT COLORS ARE USED TO SHOW
THAT SPRING IS FULL OF COLORS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; INDIA
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- March CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting F663.9 |
Date learned: 10-23-1969
BELIEF
LIGHTNING INDICATES THAT GOD IS STRIKING BACK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): RETRIBUTION PUNISHMENT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Creator BELIEF -- Lightning Thunder BELIEF -- Weather sign or control P890.7 |
Date learned: 09-30-1965
RAINBOW BELIEF
THERE IS A POT OF GOLD AT THE END OF EVERY RAINBOW.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Weather sign or control P890.7 |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN