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AFTER NEW YEAR'S THE PRIEST SHOULD COME AND BLESS YOUR
HOUSE, AND WRITE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS AND J.M.J. OVER
THE DOOR.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM HER MOTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
Keyword(s): J.M.J.=JESUS, MARY, JOSEPH.
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- 39815 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 6 Twelfth Day Epiphany |
Date learned: 12-01-1967
CHRISTMAS EVE MEAL: EAT NO MEAT; ONLY DAIRY PRODUCTS.
Submitter comment:
HE HEARD THIS FROM HIS PARENTS AND STILL PRACTICES
IT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Menus |
Date learned: 12-01-1967
ON CHRISTMAS EVE A PLACE AT THE TABLE SHOULD BE
SET FOR THE DEAD.
Submitter comment: HE LEARNED THIS FROM HIS MOTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Table setting and clearing |
Date learned: 12-01-1967
KISS OF PEACE: ON CHRISTMAS DAY, KISS EVERYONE IN THE
FAMILY--A SYMBOL OF PEACE AND GOOD LUCK IN THE FAMILY.
Submitter comment:
SHE LEARNED THIS FROM HER MOTHER AND IT IS STILL
PRACTICED IN HER FAMILY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 12-01-1967
PLACING STRAW UNDER THE DINNER TABLE WILL INSURE THAT
EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY WILL GO TO HEAVEN.
Submitter comment:
SHE HEARD THIS FROM HER MOTHER AND PRACTICES THIS
CUSTOM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. |
Date learned: 12-01-1967
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
YOU SHOULD GROW WHEAT IN YOUR HOME TO INSURE GOOD
LUCK.
Submitter comment: SHE HEARD THIS FROM HER MOTHER.
Data entry tech comment:
SHE APPARENTLY MEANS DISPLAY WHEAT--NOT GROW IT AT HOME.
CN[ JACOB, THOMAS W.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Beliefs BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 12-01-1967
THE BASKETS ARE BLESSED BY THE PRIEST IN CHURCH.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM HIS PARENTS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday |
Date learned: 12-01-1967
POUR A SHOT OF WHISKEY. ALL TAKE A DRINK FROM
THE SAME SHOT TO INSURE GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment: HE LEARNED THIS FROM HIS PARENTS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck Food and drink |
Date learned: 12-01-1967
BURIAL DAY BELIEF
A SUNNY DAY MEANS JOY ON BURIAL DAY.
A RAINY DAY MEANS TEARS OF HAPPINESS.
Submitter comment: HE LEARNED THIS FROM HIS PARENTS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 12-01-1967
FUNERAL CUSTOM
JUST AFTER A FUNERAL A LAST MEAL FOR THE DEAD IS
SERVED FOR ALL ATTENDING THE FUNERAL.
Submitter comment: HE LEARNED THIS FROM HIS MOTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 12-01-1967
IRISH FUNERAL CUSTOM
AT THE WAKE THE CORPSE IS STOOD AGAINST THE WALL
DURING THE MEAL.
Submitter comment: HE LEARNED THIS FROM HIS MOTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 12-01-1967
AFTER A FUNERAL PLACE A PAN OF WATER OUTSIDE AND WASH
YOUR HANDS TO SYMBOLIZE THAT YOU WON'T MOURN FOR THE
DEAD ANYMORE.
Submitter comment: HE LEARNED THIS FROM HIS MOTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 12-01-1967
A SHARP INSTRUMENT SHOULD NEVER BE PASSED BETWEEN TWO
PEOPLE OR THEY WILL FIGHT.
Submitter comment: SHE LEARNED THIS FROM HER MOTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
James Callow Keyword(s): KNIFE SCISSORS
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 12-01-1967
IF A WOMAN IS PREGNANT AND HAS A CRAVING FOR SOMETHING,
THE CHILD WILL BE BORN WITH A BIRTHMARK IF THE WOMAN
SCRATCHES HERSELF SOMEWHERE (WITH HER HAND).
Submitter comment:
HE LEARNED THIS FROM HIS MOTHER, WHO BELIEVES THAT
THAT IS THE REASON FOR HIS BIRTHMARK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Specific distinguishing characteristic Dimple, wart, mole, scar, freckle, birthmark, strawberry mark, bruise, spot (on any part of body) BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF A PREGNANT WOMAN IS FRIGHTENED BY SOMETHING
I.E. A DOG, THEN THE CHILD WILL HAVE A FEAR OF THE
SAME THING.
Submitter comment: HE LEARNED THIS FROM HIS MOTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness BELIEF -- Use of Object Animals |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF A BABY IS BORN AND THE AMNIOTIC SAC IS NOT
BROKEN, THE CHILD WILL BE A MYSTIC.
Submitter comment: HE HEARD THIS FROM HIS MOTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
Keyword(s): CAUL
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
WASH YOUR HANDS WITH A QUARTER TO INSURE THAT YOU WILL HAVE
MONEY FOR THE YEAR.
Submitter comment: SHE LEARNED THIS FROM HER MOTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth |
Date learned: 12-01-1967