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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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SUPERSTITION
YOU SHOULDN'T CUT A BABY'S FINGERNAILS BEFORE IT'S A YEAR OLD.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; MOBILE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Surgery |
Date learned: 02-00-1972
SUPERSTITION
A DOG COMING INTO A HOUSE DURING A STORM DRAWS LIGHTNING.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; MOBILE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Lightning Thunder |
Date learned: 02-00-1972
SUPERSTITION
IF YOU ARE WALKING WITH FRIENDS AND YOU COME TO A TREE OR
POST YOU ARE NOT TO SPLIT THE POST, THAT IS ONE GOES AROUND
IT ONE WAY AND THE OTHER TAKES THE OTHER DIRECTION. IF YOU
DO, THEN YOUR FRIENDSHIP WILL NOT LAST.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; MOBILE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Curse |
Date learned: 02-00-1972
WEATHER SIGN
IT WILL BE A BAD WINTER IF BLACKBERRY BLOOMS ARE ESPECIALLY
HEAVY.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; MOBILE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Weather sign or control |
Date learned: 02-00-1972
SUPERSTITION
WHEN A DOG HOWLS LATE AT NIGHT, SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; MOBILE
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 02-00-1972