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SAINT PATRICK'S DAY
ONE OF THE THINGS THE WOMEN ALWAYS DID WAS TO DYE THEIR
HAIR GREEN WITH FOOD COLORING.
Submitter comment:
IN MY GRANDMOTHER'S DAY THE UNMARRIED WOMEN DIED THEIR HAIR.
NOW IT IS DONE MORE IN THE HIGHSCHOOLS.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): COLOR ; GREEN HAIR COLORING
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- March 17 Feast of St. Patrick CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Typical Elements of a Festive Pattern ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Color Design BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: CA1960-1975
KNOCK ON WOOD
KNOCK ON WOOD TO STOP YOUR WORDS FROM
COMING BACK TO YOU.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 02-07-1970
SAINT PATRICK'S DAY
THE MEN OF IRISH FAMILIES MARCH IN PARADES ALL DAY WHILE
THE WOMEN SIT AT HOME WITH OTHER FEMALE RELATIVES.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): SEXISM?
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- March 17 Feast of St. Patrick |
Date learned: CA1960-1975
BELIEF
IF A WOMAN IS BURNED WHILE PREGNANT, THE BABY WILL HAVE THE MARK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 09-27-1969
BELIEF
IF YOUR RIGHT EYE JUMPS, SOMEONE WILL MAKE YOU MAD.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT SAYS THAT THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENS TO HER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; STUDENT UNION
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye |
Date learned: 02-20-1971
LIGHTNING
WHEN LIGHTNING FLASHES, MAKE THE SIGN OF THE
CROSS SO IT WON'T STRIKE YOU.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Lightning Thunder BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour |
SONG : NARRATIVE
OH THE LORD IS GOOD TO ME, AND SO I THANK THE LORD
FOR GIVING ME THE THINGS I NEED.
THE SUN AND THE RAIN AND THE APPLESEED;
THE LORD IS GOOD TO ME.
Submitter comment:
THIS SONG WAS SUNG BEFORE MEALS. IT WAS IN EITHER ROUND FORM OR
IT WAS SUNG ALTOGETHER. I SANG THIS SONG AT A GIRLS CAMP,
IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MAYFIELD
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Daily Life |
Date learned: 00001970S
CAT GOT YOUR TONGUE?
Submitter comment: USED WHEN SOMEONE IS TOO QUIET.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; WEST QUAD
Keyword(s): COMEBACK
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 03-01-1971
HUNGARIAN
AT A HUNGARIAN WEDDING RECEPTION, IF A GUEST WANTS TO
DANCE WITH THE BRIDE, HE SAYS "ALADO A MENASO," AND THEN
HE MUST CONTRIBUTE MONEY TO THE BRIDE'S BURSE, WHICH
IN TURN BECOMES A SUPPLEMENT FOR THE BRIDE AND GROOM'S
MONEYMOON.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT WORKS WITH MY FATHER AT FORD MOTOR CO.,
DEARBORN, MICHIGAN AND HE TOLD THIS HUNGARIAN
WEDDING CUSTOM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN ; FORD MOTOR CO
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Paying for dance |
Date learned: 12-01-1971
HOLEY UNDERWEAR
NEVER GO OUT OF THE HOUSE WITH HOLES IN YOUR UNDERWEAR
YOU NEVER KNOW YOU MIGHT GET HIT BY A CAR AND HAVE TO BE TAKEN TO
THE HOSPITAL, WHAT WOULD PEOPLE THINK?
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIVONIA
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress Overall body coverUpper body and arms |
Date learned: CA02001980
COUNTING OUT
FOR EVERY WORD YOU POINT TO A DIFFERENT PERSON:
BLUE SHOE, BLUE SHOE, HOW OLD ARE YOU?
PERSON GIVES A NUMBER, AND YOU COUNT IT OUT. THE PERSON
WHO IS POINTED TO LAST IS "IT."
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FERNDALE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: 10-04-1965
Entry filtered.
NURSING BELIEF
IF TWO MOTHERS ARE NURSING THEIR BABIES IN THE SAME ROOM, ONE
WILL "STEAL" THE OTHER'S MILK.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): BABY ; BABY ; Breastfeeding ; infant ; Milk ; MOTHER ; Nursing ; Steal ; Supply
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 11-19-1971
PROVERBIAL APOTHEGM MAXIM
WORRY: THE INTEREST PAID BY THOSE WHO BORROW TROUBLE.
Submitter comment: WE SHOULD NOT WORRY ABOUT THINGS THAT NEVER HAPPEN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 11-01-1971
SEPERATION OF FRIENDS
IF YOU ARE WALKING DOWN THE STREET WITH SOMEONE AND YOU SEPERATE
TO GO AROUND A POLE OR OBSTACLE, YOU ARE GOING TO FIGHT.
Submitter comment: COULDN'T REMEMBER WHERE SHE HAD LEARNED THIS.
Data entry tech comment:
THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME AND A FRIEND OF MINE WHO IS NO LONGER
SPEAKING TO ME BECAUSE OF A FIGHT. WE WERE SEPERATED BY A PARKED
CAR, AND THIS COULD BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE CAUSE OF OUR FIGHT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FIGHTS
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
MOVE IT OR LOSE IT.
Submitter comment: THIS STATEMENT IS MADE WHEN SOMEONE IS IN YOUR WAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; SOUTH QUAD 109
Keyword(s): COMEBACK
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 11-04-1971
LOKSHA--ETHNIC FOOD--CHRISTMAS
LOKSHA IS UNLEAVENED BREAD MADE INTO ROUND BALLS AND
BAKED UNTIL DRY AND HARD. THEN THE BALLS ARE SOAKED IN A POPPY SEED
AND HONEY SYRUP FOR SEVERAL DAYS UNTIL SOFT.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS SERVED DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE ILE
Keyword(s): CHRISTMAS ; CUSTOM ; FOOD ; holiday ; tradition
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Pastry |
Date learned: 10-28-1970
BELIEF IN RANK
MEN ARE INTELLECTUALLY SUPERIOR TO WOMEN.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): Anti-feminist ; gender ; Intellect ; Men ; Misogyny ; Patriarchy ; WOMEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Custom BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 02-26-1970
CUSTOM
AN (ON) CHRISTMAS EAT WINE SOUP AND POPPYSEED STEW.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT STATED HIM (HIS) MOTHER'S PARENTS' PARENTS, ETC.,
(DON'T KNOW BEGINNING) STARTED THE CUSTOM.
Data entry tech comment:
COLLECTOR'S PUNCTUATION CORRECTED BY KEYPUNCHER.
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LINCOLN PARK
Keyword(s): CHRISTMAS ; FOOD CUSTOM ; Poppyseed ; Wine
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.27 |
Date learned: 10-01-1970