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CUSTOM
IT IS CUSTOMARY AMONG MANY EAST EUROPEAN COUNTRIES THAT THE UNMARRIED
GIRLS ARE SUPPOSED TO SLEEP ON A PIECE OF WEDDING CAKE, I.E., PUT IT
UNDER THE PILLOW. THIS IS TO "HELP" THE YOUNG UNMARRIED GIRLS FIND
A MATE, AND A HAPPY MARRIED LIFE.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): FOOD
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Dream about future husband |
Date learned: 08-00-1970
LITHUANIAN MARRIAGE CUSTOM
IN THE OLDEN DAYS, THE BOY HAD TO COME TO THE GIRL'S FATHER'S
FARM WITH A MATCHMAKER TO ASK HER FATHER FOR HIS DAUGHTER'S HAND
RIGHT AWAY, MAYBE HE TOLD THE YOUNG MAN TO REMAIN ON HIS FARM
TO PERFORM SOME DEEDS FOR HIM.
HOWEVER, THROUGH THE YEARS AND CENTURIES, CUSTOMS HAVE
IN MARRIAGE. SOMETIMES THE FATHER SAID YES RIGHT AWAY, MAYBE NO
CHANGED. IN THE 18TH CENTURY, THE YOUNG MAN STILL HAD TO ASK
THE GIRL'S FATHER FOR HER HAND, BUT DIDN'T HAVE TO HAVE A
MATCHMAKER.
THE PREPARATIONS WERE GREAT AND VERY FESTIVE. FIRST OF ALL, ALL
THE GIRLS THAT WERE TO BE HER BRIDESMAIDS WOVE HER A WREATH OUT OF
DAISIES OR 'RUTAS': THIS THEY PLACED UPON HER HEAD ON TOP OF A
WHITE VEIL. THE BRIDE CARRIED A LARGE BOUQUET OF WILD FLOWERS.
THE CEREMONIES WERE USUALLY HELD OUTSIDE IF IN THE SPRING OR
SUMMER. AFTER THEY PRONOUNCED THEIR VOWS, THE VILLAGE CHIMES AND
CHURCH BELLS WOULD START RINGING. LATER BRIDESMAIDS WOULD TAKE
OFF HER VEIL AND WRAP AROUND HER HEAD A WHITE BLESSED SHEET WHICH
COVERED ALL OF HER HEAD AND HAIR. IT RESEMBLED THE OLD NUN'S HABITS
HERE IN AMERICA. ALL MARRIED WOMEN WORE THESE HEAD COVERINGS.
AFTER THAT, THE FESTIVITIES WOULD START AND LAST FOR THREE
DAYS AND THREE NIGHTS. THE YOUNG COUPLE WENT AWAY TOGETHER
QUIETLY FOR ONLY A WEEK OR SO AND THEN SETTLED DOWN TO MARRIED LIFE.
IT WAS CUSTOMARY TO SHARE ANY LEFTOVER FOOD WITH THE GUESTS, AND TO
GIVE AWAY HALF OF THE FLOWERS. AT ALL LITHUANIAN WEDDINGS THERE
MUST BE PLENTY OF FLOWERS, AND PLENTY OF FOOD, DRINK, MUSIC, SINGING
AND DANCING.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Asking permission to marry |
Date learned: 03-25-1972
COURTSHIP
IT IS TRADITIONAL FOR A YOUNG MAN IN A FRATERNITY TO GIVE HIS
FRATERNITY PIN TO THE GIRL TO WHOM HE IS GOING TO BE ENGAGED.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Symbols of engagement |
Date learned: 11-08-1968
TRADITIONAL LUNCH
A SCANDINAVIAN TRADITIONAL LUNCH - SALTED RED SALMON WITH UNLEAVENED
BREAD AND A TYPE OF YOUGART WHICH MUST BE MADE WITH A PART OF THE
OLD YOUGART.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): YOGHOURT ; YOGHURT ; YOGURT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Noon mealsDinnerLunch |
Date learned: 11-17-1968
CHAW CHAW
A DISH POPULAR WITH THE ITALIAN HILLFOLK OF NORTHERN ARKANSAS IS
CALLED 'CHAW CHAW' WHICH IS MADE OF CABBAGE, SALT, VINEAGER, SUGAR,
HOT PEPPER, AND ONIONS AND CAN BE SERVED EITHER PICKLED OR FRIED.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): VINEGAR
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Kind of Food and Its Preparation |
Date learned: 11-08-1968
CALF'S MILK PUDDING
A SCANDINAVIAN TRADITION CELEBRATES THE BIRTH OF A NEW CALF BY TAKING
ITS MOTHER'S FIRST MILK AND MAKING A SPECIAL PUDDING THAT COULD
ONLY BE MADE WITH THIS MILK.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Date learned: 11-17-1968
LEAVES
IT IS COMMON TO USE CELERY LEAVES FOR FLAVOR IN SOUPS.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Mixed preparation in liquid Food Drink -- Flavoring |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
PIZZA
TO GIVE PIZZA A LITTLE EXTRA FLAVOR, YOU SHOULD PUT A LITTLE SALT
ON IT.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Flavoring Spice |
Date learned: 11-08-1968
COKE AND PEANUTS
IN THE SOUTH CHILDREN OFTEN BUY A COKE AND A BAG OF PLANTER'S
PEANUTS AND PUT THEM IN THE COKE BOTTLE. THIS CHANGES THE TASTE OF
THE COKE AND THE NUTS. I FIND THIS COMBINATION VERY PLEASING.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): FOOD
| Subject headings: | Favorites Food Drink -- Plant food Nut Food Drink -- Drink |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
FARMER'S DRINK
SWAMP ROOT - A HERB, IN POOR ALCOHOL USED AS A TONIC BUT FARMERS
USED IT TO GET DRUNK.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Alcoholic beverage |
Date learned: 02-11-1971
WINE WITH MEALS
WHEN MEAT IS THE MAIN COURSE AT A MEAL, A RED WINE SHOULD BE
SERVED, BUT WHEN POULTRY OR SEAFOOD IS SERVED, A WHITE WINE SHOULD
ACCOMPANY THE MAIN COURSE.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Alcoholic beverage Fermented |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
MINT JULEP
THIS IS A DRINK TRADITIONALLY SERVED AT THE KENTUCKY DERBY.
IT IS MADE WITH ICE, MINT, SUGAR, WATER, AND KENTUCKY BOURBON.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Alcoholic beverage Distilled |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
BELIEF
IN PLAYING POKER, IF YOU WIN THE FIRST HAND
YOU'LL LOSE MONEY THAT NIGHT.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
BASEBALL
IF A BATTER SWINGS AT THE FIRST PITCH
AND MISSES HE WILL STRIKE OUT.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT: THIS IS VERY TRUE BECAUSE IT HAPPENED TO ME.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. Observation BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
PROPERTIES ATTRIBUTED TO FIRST (CLASSIFIER'S TITLE)
IF YOU GO INTO A CHURCH FOR THE FIRST TIME
AND MAKE A WISH IT WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
DEATHS IN THREES
THE RULE OF THREE SEEMS TO CARRY OVER INTO FAMOUS PEOPLE AND THEIR
DEMISE-WHEN ONE PERSON OF SOME NOTORIETY DIES, TWO MORE FAMOUS PEOPLE
CAN BE EXPECTED TO SOON FOLLOW.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): FAMOUS PEOPLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
PROPERTIES ATTRIBUTED TO SEVEN AND ELEVEN (CLASSIFIER'S TITLE)
THE NUMBERS SEVEN AND ELEVEN ARE SAID TO BE VERY LUCKY.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several BELIEF -- Number P686.1.11 BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-26-1972
NUMBER (COLLECTOR'S TITLE)
THIRTEEN IS AN UNLUCKY NUMBER TO THE SUPERSTICIOUS
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
| Subject headings: | 686 Specific number by specific number being described |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
NUMBER (COLLECTOR'S TITLE)
# 13 IS BAD LUCK
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
| Subject headings: | 686 Specific number by specific number being described BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
NUMBERS 13TH
IT IS BELIEVED THAT WHENEVER FRIDAY FALLS ON THE 13TH,
IT'S A SIGN OF BAD LUCK.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
| Subject headings: | 686 Specific number by specific number being described |