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MOTOR BOAT, MOTOR BOAT, GO SO SLOW,
MOTOR BOAT, MOTOR BOAT, GO SO FAST,
MOTOR BOAT, MOTOR BOAT, SLIP ON THE GRASS.
Submitter comment: GAME: GO AROUND IN A CIRCLE, HOLDING HANDS
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse C750.523 |
AUTOGRAPH BOOK VERSE
2 GOOD, 2, 4 FORGET.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse |
ME ALL FACE
ON A COLD WINTER DAY AN INDIAN AND A WHITE MAN WERE WALKING ALONG
TOGETHER. THE INDIAN HAD ONLY A BLANKET ON WHILE THE WHITE MAN
WAS ALL BUNDLED UP WITH CLOTHES. THE WHITE MAN COMPLAINING SAID
TO THE INDIAN, "I AM COLD WITH ALL MY CLOTHES AND YOU, WITH ONLY
A THIN BLANKET, DO NOT SEEM TO BE COLD AT ALL."
"IS YOUR FACE COLD?" THE INDIAN ASKED.
"MY FACE IS NOT COLD, BUT EVERYTHING ELSE IS FREEZING."
"ME ALL FACE," SAID THE INDIAN.
Submitter comment: SEE JAF LXXVI(1963), 340-342 AND LXXVII(1964),258.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Tale |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF A RABBIT MAKES ITS HOME ON ONE'S PROPERTY,
THE WOMEN OF THE HOUSEHOLD ARE SURE TO RAISE LARGE
FAMILIES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Use of Object Animals |
Date learned: 11-22-1971
WELCH SUPERSTITION (WELSH)
A DEAD OR DROWNED SPARROW FOUND ON ONE'S PROPERTY
DENOTES DEATH TO A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY LIVING THERE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Use of Object Animals |
Date learned: 11-19-1971
IF A BAT FLIES IN YOUR WINDOW, IT DENOTES A
TRAGEDY COMING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Use of Object Animals |
Date learned: 11-07-1971
'A SPINNERIN AM MORGEN BRINGT SORGEN'. A SPIDER SPINNING A WEB IN
THE MORNING BRINGS SORROW.. AUSTRIAN SAYING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Insect |
PROVERBIAL APOTHEGM
A PERFECT WIFE IS ONE WHO DOESN'T EXPECT A PERFECT HUSBAND
Submitter comment: HEARD THIS IN A RESTAURANT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
James Callow Keyword(s): CONTRAST ; TOLERANCE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
SOME CATHOLIC FAMILIES, MAINLY THOSE OF EASTERN-EUROPEAN BACKGROUNDS,
COVER THE FAMILY CRUCIFIX WITH A BLACK CLOTH ON GOOD FRIDAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
| Subject headings: | 663 Good Friday Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Sign Color |
Date learned: 11-21-1971
EASTER CUSTOM (POLISH)
DIFFERENT FOODS: BREAD, CAKE, COLORED EGGS, HAM, SALT, PEPPER, ETC.
ARE PLACED IN A BASKET AND TAKEN TO THE CHURCH ON THE SATURDAY BEFORE
EASTER WHERE THEY ARE BLESSED BY A PRIEST. THEY ARE THEN PLACED ON
THE TABLE ON EASTER WITH THE OTHER FOOD. ( THIS ) CUSTOM ORIGINATED
IN SMALL VILLAGES WHERE THE PRIEST USED TO VISIT THE HOUSES OF THE
PARISHIONERS ON EASTER TO BLESS THE TABLE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
Keyword(s): FOOD CUSTOM ; SWIECZONKA
| Subject headings: | 663 Holy Saturday CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 00-00-1950
IF YOU DROP A PIECE OF YOUR BREAD IN THE FONDUE DISH WHILE
VISITING SWITZERLAND, YOU WILL RETURN ONE DAY TO THE SAME SPOT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
| Subject headings: | Observation |
RIME
IVORY SOAP,
SEE IT FLOAT
DOWN THE RIVER
LIKE A BOAT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
Keyword(s): BATHTUB VERSE ; RHYME: ABA
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Lyrical Verse Lyrical Verse |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
PLAYS CARDS WITH DEVIL
ABOUT FIVE OR SIX GENERATIONS AGO IN IRELAND, A GREAT GRANDFATHER
OF THE ROBINSON CLAN, WAS MOST KNOWN FOR HIS LOVE OF GAMBLING
WITH CARDS. ONE DAY ON SOME BACK IRISH ROAD, OUR GREAT-GREAT
(SEVERAL MORE GREATS) GRANDFATHER MET A STRANGER SITTING ON THE
STILE. IMMEDIATELY GRANDFATHER INVITED THE STRANGER TO A GAME OF
CARDS. THE STRANGER ACCEPTED AND THE TWO BEGAN TO PLAY. THE
STRANGER REPEATEDLY WON HAND AFTER HAND UNTIL OUR ANCESTOR WAS
OUT OF MONEY. THE STRANGER SEEING THIS OFFERED TO MAKE ONE FINAL
WAGER; ALL THE MONEY AGAINST GRANDFATHER'S SOUL. THE WAGER SO
SHOOK HIM THAT HE DROPPED HIS CARDS TO THE GROUND. UPON BENDING TO
PICK THEM UP HE SAW THAT THE STRANGER HAD CLOVEN HOOVES. NOW, I'M
SURE YE ARE THE DEVIL, HE SAID, AND WITH THAT HE MADE A SOLEMN OATH
NEVER TO GAMBLE AGAIN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
| Subject headings: | Favorites PROSE NARRATIVE -- Devil Demon PROSE NARRATIVE -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 10-05-1971
MEXICAN CHRISTMAS CUSTOM FOR CHILDREN
IN MEXICO DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY, A PINADA IS FILLED WITH
CANDY AND IS BROKE OPEN DURING SOME PARTY. USUALLY CHILDREN ARE THE
ONES WHO TAKE PART IN THIS FESTIVITY
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. |
RUSSIAN WEDDING CUSTOM
WHEN A BRIDE AND GROOM ARE MARRIED EITHER A DOLL OR A BEAR IS PLACED
ON THEIR CAR. THIS SIGNIFIES WHAT THEY WANT THEIR FIRST CHILD TO BE.
A DOLL IS A GIRL AND A BEAR IS A BOY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
James Callow Keyword(s): SYMBOLS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage |
Date learned: CA0001969
NEW YEAR'S SUPERSTITION
GREEK NEW YEAR'S BREAD HAS A COIN IN IT AND WHOMEVER GETS IT WILL
HAVE GOOD LUCK THROUGHOUT THE COMING YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: CA0001970
RAILROAD SUPERSTITION
WHENEVER YOU ARE CROSSING A RAILROAD. LIFT YOUR FEET AND HANDS IN
THE AIR . THIS WILL BRING YOU GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
Date learned: CA0001970
DEATH SUPERSTITION
WHEN A PICTURE FALLS OFF THE WALL, IT MEANS THERE HAS BEEN A DEATH
IN THE FAMILY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: CA0001980
GOLF SUPERSTITION
WHEN A GOLFER MARKS HIS BALL ON THE GREEN WITH A COIN, SOME PREFER
HEADS UP. THIS IS GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: CA0001980