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SAINT PATRICK'S DAY
THE FOUR LEAF CLOVER IS THE TRADITIONAL GOOD LUCK CHARM.
WEARING ONE ON ST. PAT'S DAY BRINGS DOUBLE LUCK.
Where learned: HOME ; RELATIVES HOME
James Callow Keyword(s): SYMBOL
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 17 BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications BELIEF -- Good luck P881.11 BELIEF -- Good luck P881.4 |
Date learned: CA1960-1975
KILLING SPIDERS-MAY MEAN BAD LUCK
IF YOU FIND A SPIDER IN YOUR
HOUSE YOU SHOULDN'T KILL IT.
ITS PRESENCE MEANS THAT YOU WILL
BE INHERITING MONEY IN SOME WAY
OR OTHER.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 01-31-1968
SUPERSTITION
WHEN WINE SPILLS JOY AND HAPPINESS WILL COME UPON THAT FAMILY.
Submitter comment: FROM GRANDMOTHER
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 11-02-1967
SUPERSTITION
WHEN OIL SPILLS A GREAT DISASTER WILL COME UPON THAT FAMILY.
Submitter comment: FROM GRANDMOTHER.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 11-02-1967
SUPERSTITION
WHEN SALT SPILLS JOY AND HAPPINESS WILL COME UPON THAT FAMILY.
Submitter comment: FROM GRANDMOTHER
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 11-02-1967
BELIEF
IF YOU DROP A FORK, SOMEONE HUNGRY IS COMING.
Submitter comment: FROM AUNT
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 12-04-1967
OMEN
IF THERE IS A ROOSTER CROWING ON THE PORCH, THEN THERE IS COMPANY
COMING.
Submitter comment: TOLD AT THE RESIDENCE OF THE INFORMER ON 10121969
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 10-12-1969
OMEN FOR ILL FATE
BEING THE LAST CAR IN A FUNERAL PROCESSION DENOTES ILL FATE.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; LIVONIA ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: 04-03-1970
SUPERSTITION
IF A SPOON IS DROPPED FROM THE DINNER TABLE, THEN
A WOMAN VISITOR WILL COME.
IF A KNIFE IS DROPPED FROM THE DINNER TABLE, THEN
A MALE VISITOR WILL ARRIVE SOON.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 10-25-1969
IRISH SUPERSTITION
IF YOU WASH YOUR FACE IN DEW ON THE FIRST
DAY OF MAY, YOU WILL BE BEAUTIFUL.
Submitter comment:
IN TELLING THIS, THE INFORMANT RECALLS ACTUALLY
WASHING HER FACE IN DEW ON MAY 1ST, AND ENDING
UP WITH A TERRIBLE RASH AND A FEW VISITS TO
A DERMATOLOGIST.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
Keyword(s): BAD RESULTS FROM SUPERSTITIOUS PRACTICE ; IRONY ; SKIN
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day |
Date learned: 09-23-1969
BUBBLES IN A CUP OF TEA
IF A PERSON FINDS BUBBLES IN THEIR CUP OF TEA THEY SHOULD EXPECT
MONEY COMING TO THEM IN THE FUTURE.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 01-31-1968
BUTCHER
IT IS A BELIEF OF MANY BUTCHERS THAT IF YOU CUT
YOURSELF AND GET AN ODD NUMBER OF STITCHES, YOU
WILL GET CUT AGAIN.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 11-19-1968
PROVERB
FALLING OUT OF THE FRYING PAN INTO THE FIRE.
Submitter comment: SOUND NOT REMEMBERED.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: 11-10-1967
PROVERB
A FALSE FRIEND AND A SHADOW ATTEND ONLY WHEN THE SUN IS SHINING.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 11-01-1968
WEATHER RHYMES
FIRST THE RAIN AND THEN THE WIND,
TOPSAIL SHEETS AND HALYARDS MIND;
FIRST THE WIND AND THEN THE RAIN,
HOIST YOUR TOPSAILS UP AGAIN.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Verse in Other Group of Folklore C800.800 Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb |
Date learned: 09-07-1969
SAYING
FOOLS RUSH IN WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD.
Submitter comment: FROM RELATIVES.
Where learned: HOME
Keyword(s): FOOLHARDINESS
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb |
Date learned: 10-06-1967
PROVERB
A FOOL AND HIS MONEY ARE SOON PARTED.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 11-02-1969
POLISH PROVERB
MAS DRY GEUPEK PO SZKODZIE.
Submitter comment: MEANING: A FOOL GETS SMART AFTER THE HARM IS DONNE.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 10-25-1969
PROVERB
FOOLS MAKE FEASTS, WISE MEN EAT THEM.
Where learned: HOME
Keyword(s): ALLITERATION ; ASSONANCE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 11-02-1969
PROVERB
FRIENDS ARE LIKE DIAMONDS
PRECIOUS AND RARE
FALSE ONES LIKE AUTUMN LEAVES
FOUND EVERYWHERE.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb Proverb PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |