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IF YOU POINT AT A FUNERAL PROCESSION, YOU WILL BE
NEXT TO DIE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 01-22-1970
BEWARE OF THOSE WHO GIVE GIRLS YELLOW ROSES. YELLOW
ROSES SYMBOLIZE A JEALOUS PERSON.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 10-01-1969
PROTECTION
BEFORE YOU GO TO BED, MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS
ON YOUR PILLOW SO GOD WILL PROTECT YOU THROUGH
THE NIGHT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications |
Date learned: 01-00-1968
IF YOU GET CHINA FOR A PRESENT YOU WILL HAVE GOOD LUCK.
BUT IF YOU GET GLASS YOU WILL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.2 |
Date learned: 01-00-1968
ONE TO START
TWO TO SHOW,
THREE TO GET READY
AND FOUR TO GO.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Date learned: 00001930S
IF ONE COW LICKS ANOTHER COW, IT MEANS AN
ELECTRICAL STORM OR BLIZZARD IS COMING.
Submitter comment:
TOLD TO INFORMANT BY HER UNCLE, WALTER HAAS,
OF MONTMORENCY CTY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Weather sign or control |
Date learned: 00001940-1950
THICK ICE MEANS A HOT SUMMER; THIN ICE MEANS A
COOL, MISERABLE SUMMER.
Submitter comment:
TOLD TO INFORMANT BY HER SISTER-IN-LAW, KATE
CRAMER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Weather sign or control |
Date learned: 00001940-1950
WHEN YOU BUTCHER HOGS IN THE FALL, IF THE SPLEEN
IS LONG, IT WILL BE A SEVERE WINTER.
Submitter comment: TOLD BY MY NEIGHBOR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Weather sign or control |
WHEN A VIRGIN GRADUATES FROM EASTERN UNIVERSITY, THE
WATER TOWER WILL CRUMBLE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ; ANN ARBOR
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal P477.12 |
Date learned: 03-10-1970
THE UMBILICAL CORD: A KNOTTY PROBLEM
IF YOU ARE PREGNANT, NEVER HOLD YOUR ARMS ABOVE YOUR
HEAD OR YOUR BABY WILL HAVE THE CORD WRAPPED AROUND
HIS NECK.
Submitter comment:
TOLD TO THE INFORMANT BY HER FRIEND, RUTH CLENDENEN
OF COLUMBUS, OHIO. MRS. WELLS, THEN PREGNANT, WAS
LIFTING UP HER ARMS. SHE ADDED TO ME THAT HER CHILD
WAS BORN WITH THE CORD TWISTED AROUND HIS NECK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 00-00-1961
IN CHURCH, MARRIED WOMEN MUST SIT RIGHT FRONT
AND MARRIED MEN LEFT FRONT; UNMARRIED GIRLS RIGHT BACK
AND UNMARRIED MEN LEFT BACK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church |
Date learned: 09-17-1969
CHARLIE CHAPMAN WENT TO FRANCE/ JUST TO SEE THE WIGWAM DANCE/ FIRST
ON HEELS, THEN ON TOES, THEN ON HANDS AND AWAY WE GO.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; AGE 11
Keyword(s): CHARACTER ; PLAIN-JUMP
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: 08-11-1964
MAGICAL NUMBER
WHEN YOU ENTER A CHURCH FOR THE FIRST TIME, (YOU'VE
NEVER BEEN IN IT BEFORE) MAKE A WISH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church |
Date learned: 10-17-1969
SWEETS TO THE SWEET
Submitter comment: HEARD HER MOTHER SAY IT.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 04-09-1967
FIRST SNEEZE, ONE SAYS TO SNEEZER: ONE A WISH.
SECOND SNEEZE, ONE SAYS TO SNEEZER: TWO, A KISS.
THIRD SNEEZE, ONE SAYS TO SNEEZER: THREE, A LETTER.
FOURTH SNEEZE, ONE SAYS TO SNEEZER; FOUR, SOMETHING BETTER.
Submitter comment: EACH PHRASE SAID AFTER EACH SNEEZE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS
| Subject headings: | Favorites Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Speech Speech SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 00001970S
SAINT PATRICK'S DAY FESTIVAL AND BELIEFS
SAINT PATRICK DERTA GEROGADE E FRANC OR ALBAN. THAT MEANS SAINT
PATRICK CAME FROM FRANCE OR ENGLAND. WE WERE TAUGHT THAT EXPRESSION
AS CHILDREN. HE WAS SENT BY POPE CELESTINE TO BRING THE CATHOLIC
FAITH TO IRELAND. HE KILLED ALL THE SNAKES IN IRELAND BY SQUASHING
THEM WITH HIS STAFF. HE DIDN'T REALLY EXIST THOUGH. WE WOULD
CELEBRATE SAINT PATRICK'S DAY IN ENGLAND BY WEARING ALL GREEN.
Submitter comment:
"SPELLMAN, BURKE, AND I WOULD GO OUT FOR A WALK IN THE COUNTRY BECAUSE
WE HAD NO MONEY AND WE DIDN'T WANT THOSE DAMN ENGLISH TO THINK WE
WERE STAYING HOME ON SAINT PATRICK'S DAY."
MY MOTHER, WHO IS FROM IRELAND, WENT TO NURSING SCHOOL IN ENGLAND IN
1947. SHE CAME FROM A POOR FAMILY.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS
Keyword(s): BELIEF ; Celebrate ; Green ; holiday ; IRELAND ; Irish ; Legend ; Lore ; Origin ; Saint Patrick's Day ; Tale
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Religious hero BELIEF -- Religious hero |
Date learned: 00-00-1947 ; 11-22-1979
IRISH CHRISTMAS
WE WOULD SING CAROLS SUCH AS SILENT NIGHT AND ADESTA FEDALAISE-COME
ALL YE FAITHFUL. WE WOULD LOOK IN THE WINDOWS AND SEE ALL THE TOYS.
WE NEVER HAD ANY TOYS. FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE WE WOULD GET AN
EVERGREEN FROM THE FIELD. FOR CHRISTMAS DINNER WE WOULD HAVE TURKEY
DRESSING, BOILED POTATOES, VEGETABLES FROM THE GARDEN, CHRISTMAS
CAKE, AND PLUM PUDDING. WE WOULD HAVE TO CUT THE HEAD OFF AND PLUCK
THE FEATHERS FROM THE TURKEY, IT WOULD TAKE HOURS. THE CHRISTMAS
CAKE WAS A KIND OF FRUIT CAKE. THE PLUM PUDDING WOULD BE HUNG FROM
THE WALL AND TAKEN DOWN FOR CHRISTMAS AND THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY
ON JANUARY 6.
Submitter comment:
MY MOTHER LIVED IN BUNCLODY, COUNTY WEXFORD, IRELAND WHEN SHE WAS
YOUNG. SHE CAME FROM A POOR FAMILY.
ADESTA FEDALAISE USUALLY SPELLED ADESTA FIDELES
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 6 Twelfth Day Epiphany CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. |
Date learned: 00-00-1932 ; 11-22-1979
IRISH SALUTATION
MAY YOU BE IN HEAVEN A HALF HOUR BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOUR'E DEAD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 11-22-1979
SINGING AT THE DINNER TABLE WILL MAKE YOU GO DEAF.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FARMINGTON
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: CA02001980
WEARING BOOTS OR RUBBERS IN THE HOUSE WILL MAKE YOUR EYES GO BAD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FARMINGTON
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION ; HIDDEN CONNECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: CA02001980