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POLISH CUSTOM: AT MIDNIGHT OF THE NIGHT OF THE
WEDDING, THE BRIDE REMOVES HER VEIL. THIS SIGNIFIES
THAT SHE IS NO LONGER A BRIDE FOR HER WEDDING DAY
IS OVER.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Removing veil |
Date learned: 03-13-1970
IT IS TRADITIONAL TO SPEND ONE'S HONEYMOON IN
MIAGARA FALLS (NEW YORK).
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Honeymoon |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
THE SHIVAREE OR BELLING CEREMONY OCCURRED AFTER A
MARRIAGE IN THE COMMUNITIES OF 50 YEARS AGO. AFTER
THE NEWLY MARRIED COUPLE RETIRED FOR THE EVENING, THE
TOWNSPEOPLE WOULD GO TO THEIR HOUSE AND MAKE ALL KINDS
OF RACKET, OFTEN WITH BELLS, UNTIL THE COUPLE INVITED
THEM IN TO TREAT THE CROWD.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage F545.1341 |
Date learned: 00-00-1915
JUST BEFORE THEY LEAVE FOR HOME FROM THEIR YEARLY
VACATION IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN, THE INFORMANTS' FAMILY
THROW A PARTY FOR EACH OF THE RELATIVES AS THEY LEAVE
FOR HOME. THIS IS MORE COMMON TO THE YOUNGER
GENERATIONS OF THE FAMILIES.
Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT LEARNED IT FROM HER FAMILY.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Summer CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private |
Date learned: 11-00-1967
CREAMED HERRING EATEN ON NEW YEAR'S EVE GUARANTEES A
HAPPY YEAR.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals |
Date learned: 11-19-1968
NEVER EAT ANY FOWL ON NEW YEAR'S EVE FOR YOUR GOOD LUCK
WILL FLY AWAY.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN ; RELATIVES ; HANDED DOWN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
TO HAVE GOOD LUCK ALL YEAR, MAKE SURE THAT ON JANUARY 1
YOU EAT BLACKEYED PEAS AND HOGS HEAD.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS AN OLD NEGRO CUSTOM THAT HAS BEEN HANDED DOWN
TO MISS BLACK FROM HER GRANDPARENTS AND IS WELL KNOWN
AMONG THE AMERICAN NEGRO.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
SCOTCH CUSTOM AND SUPERSTITION FOR GOOD LUCK
AT 12 MIDNIGHT NEW YEAR'S EVE, A BLACK HAIRED MAN CARRYING
A PIECE OF COAL INTO A FRIENDS' HOME BRINGS GOOD LUCK
FOR THE COMING YEAR.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve BELIEF -- Use of Object BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 10-00-1969
FIVE MINUTES BEFORE NEW YEAR'S DAY, THE WHOLE FAMILY
GATHERS AT THE OPEN BACK DOOR AND RUNS TO THE OPEN FRONT
DOOR, WHILE BANGING SPOONS AGAINST THE SIDE OF PANS
TO USHER OUT THE OLD YEAR AND HELP BRING IN THE NEW
YEAR.
Submitter comment: LEARNED AS A CHILD IN FAMILY.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve BELIEF -- Use of Object BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 12-01-1967
AN EXTRA PLACE IS SET AT THE TABLE FOR ANY DECEASED
PERSON DURING THE YEAR.
Submitter comment: FAMILY CUSTOM.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Table setting and clearing |
Date learned: 11-01-1967
THE CHRIST CHILD IS NOT PUT INTO THE MODEL MANGER
UNTIL CHRISTMAS MORNING.
Submitter comment: FROM FAMILY TRADITION AS A CHILD.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Manger scenes |
Date learned: 11-26-1967
CANDLES ARE LIT IN THE WINDOW TO LIGHT THE WAY OF MARY
AND JOSEPH.
Submitter comment: FROM FAMILY WHEN YOUNG.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
Keyword(s): SYMBOL
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Lights and candles |
Date learned: 11-26-1967
CROP PLANTING
ANYTHING THAT GROWS ABOVE THE GROUND SHOULD BE PLANTED
IN THE LIGHT OF THE MOON.
ANYTHING THAT GROWS BELOW THE GROUND SHOULD BE PLANTED
IN THE DARK OF THE MOON.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant husbandry Farming |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
CHRISTMAS
IF YOU ARE GOOD EVERY DAY YOU CAN ADD A LITTLE MORE
STRAW TO THE MODEL MANGER TO MAKE CHRIST'S CRIB
SOFTER.
Submitter comment: FAMILY CUSTOM AS A CHILD.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | 645 September 23 Equinox to December 20 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Manger scenes CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Straw |
Date learned: 12-01-1967
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
A SPANKING FOR EACH YEAR AND "A SOCK TO GROW A BLOCK"
AND A "PINCH TO GROW AN INCH."
Submitter comment: FAMILY CUSTOM.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary |
Date learned: 11-26-1967
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
A TUG ON THE EAR FOR EACH YEAR OF AGE.
Submitter comment: FAMILY CUSTOM.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary |
Date learned: 11-18-1967
POLISH CUSTOM FOR GOOD FRIDAY: NO ONE SAYS A WORD
BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12 NOON AND 3 O'CLOCK IN THE
AFTERNOON.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | 663 Good Friday |
Date learned: 09-00-1969
A POLISH EASTER CUSTOM IS BLESSING FOOD IN BASKETS.
THE FOOD CONSISTS OF EGGS, HAM, KIELBASA, BREAD,
BUTTER, SALT, AND IS EATEN EASTER DAY AS BREAKFAST.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
GIRL'S SWITCHING DAY.
THIS IS THE TUESDAY AFTER EASTER AND ESSENTIALLY
FOLLOWS THE PROCEDURE FOR THE BOYS
Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED FROM PARENTS
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Tuesday Revenge Day |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
EPIPHANY
AFTER MIDNIGHT, WHEN IT WAS THE EPIPHANY, THE WOMAN
OF THE HOUSE WOULD GO OUT INTO THE BACKYARD AND
LIGHT 2 OR 3 TORCHES AND PRAY TO GOD. ACCORDING
TO THE CUSTOM, THIS PREVENTED THE HOUSE FROM BURNING
DOWN FOR ONE ENTIRE YEAR. (IT COULD CATCH FIRE, BUT IT
WAS CERTAIN TO BE FOUND AND PUT OUT VERY SOON).
Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED IT FROM SOME FRIEND.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN ; DETROIT ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 6 Twelfth Day Epiphany |
Date learned: 00001967 AUTUMN