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HOW MUSKEGON GOT ITS NAME
WHITE MEN COMING TO THE LAKE MICHIGAN AREA BROUGHT GUNS TO TRADE
WITH THE INDIANS. ONE INDIAN WHO WAS VERY PROUD OF HIS NEW GUN
WAS OUT IN HIS CANOE WHEN A STRONG CURRENT OVERTURNED THE BOAT.
WHEN THE INDIAN REACHED SHORE HE POINTED TO THE WATER AND SAID
SADLY, "MUSKIE GONE."
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Explanation of a name ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Means of transportation Water craft or boat propelled by human, wind, mechanical or other force |
Date learned: 10-00-1970
FARMING LIE
IN CASEVILLE, MICHIGAN THEY PLANT POTATOES ON THE SIDES OF HILLS
SO THAT WHEN IT RAINS THE SOIL JUST ERODES AROUND THE POTATOES AND
THEY ROLL DOWN THE HILL. THE POTATOES ARE SO BIG AND THERE ARE SO
MANY OF THEM THAT THEY COULD NEVER HARVEST AND CLEAN THEM ANY
OTHER WAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Lie Tall tale BELIEF -- Plant husbandry Farming |
Date learned: 11-22-1970
FARMING LIE
IN CASEVILLE, MICHIGAN, THE PUMPKINS GET SO BIG THAT THEY HAVE TO
BE HARVESTED BEFORE THEY ARE DONE GROWING. IF YOU LET THEM GROW
TOO LONG, THEY WILL DRAG THEIR VINES DOWN THE ROAD AND WEAR THEM-
SELVES OUT UNTIL THERE IS NOTHING LEFT OF THEM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Plant husbandry Farming PROSE NARRATIVE -- Lie Tall tale |
Date learned: 11-22-1970
WEATHER SUPERSTITION
STEP ON A RED ANT, THERE WILL BE SUNSHINE.
STEP ON A BLACK ANT, IT WILL RAIN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb Proverb |
Date learned: 01-30-1968
WHAT'S BRED IN THE BONE,
IS BORN IN THE FLESH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 09-25-1965
PROVERB
THE WORLD EXPECTS RESULTS. DON'T TELL OTHERS ABOUT THE LABOR
PAINS. SHOW THEM THE BABY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERBIAL VERSE
YOU CAN TELL A MAN THAT BOOZES,
BY THE COMPANY HE CHOOSES,
AND THE OLD HOG GOT UP AND SLOWLY WALKED AWAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Wellerism Quotation |
Date learned: 10-06-1965
PROVERB
YOU CAN'T GET BLOOD OUT OF A TURNIP.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
NAMING RITE
IN ICELAND, A SON RETAINS HIS FATHER'S LAST NAME, BUT HE
ADDS "SON" ON THE END. WHEN THE SON MARRIES, HE DROPS THE "SON"
AND HIS SONS ADD IT TO THEIR NAME. EXAMPLE: BONNER - BONNERSON.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- FamilyGroup |
Date learned: 10-00-1965
PLACE
RED LIGHT DISTRICT IS AN AREA OF A CITY IN WHICH PROSTITUTION
PREVAILS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Place |
Date learned: 11-00-1968
NICKNAME
FOR A TALL MAN BY THE NAME OF PETE,
"BEAN POLE PETE."
Submitter comment: MY UNCLE'S NICKNAME
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | Person / Nickname |
Date learned: 10-05-1967
GREETINGS
SWISS WOMEN AND CHILDREN ARE EXTREMELY POLITE AND CORDIAL
WHEN MEETING ON THE STREET. THEY SHAKE HANDS ALWAYS STOP
AND SAY, "HELLO, HOW ARE YOU?" EVEN IF IT IS SOMEONE THEY
SEE ALL THE TIME.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 11-04-1972
INDEX FINGER OF ONE HAND BRUSHED OVER INDEX
FINGER OF OTHER HAND, MEANING "SHAME ON YOU."
Submitter comment: CANNOT REMEMBER WHERE FROM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Shame |
Date learned: 10-05-1967
RIDDLE
QUESTION: WHAT IS THE BEST THING TO PUT IN A PIE?
ANSWER: MY TEETH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
Keyword(s): PIE (Q) ; TEETH (A)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 09-00-1965
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ADVENT CANDLES
ON THE FIRST SUNDAY IN DECEMBER, THE SWISS MAKE A HOLLY WREATH WITH
FOUR CANDLES. EACH SUNDAY UNTIL CHRISTMAS THEY READ PART OF THE
CHRISTMAS STORY FROM THE BIBLE AND LIGHT ANOTHER CANDLE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | 645 645.2 686 686.1 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F120 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F120 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F120 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F120 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F120 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F120 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F120 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 |
Date learned: 11-04-1972
STOCKINGS
SWISS FILL STOCKINGS NOT FOR THEIR OWN FAMILY BUT TO TAKE TO
NEIGHBORS ON CHRISTMAS EVE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F122 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 |
Date learned: 11-04-1972
LEAD LEAVES
ON NEW YEAR'S EVE GERMANS MELT LEAD. YOU THROW IT INTO
COLD WATER. THEY WILL TELL YOUR FORTUNE FOR THE COMING
YEAR BY THE WAY THE LEAD BREAKS UP INTO PIECES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F123 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 11-04-1972
PUNCH
ON NEW YEAR'S EVE GERMANS MAKE A HOT WINE PUNCH AND SERVE IT
WITH A HEATED AND SUGARED METAL BAR THAT IS SET ON FIRE
AND THE SUGAR ALLOWED TO DRIP INTO THE WINE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
Date learned: 11-04-1972
CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 25TH IN ITALY IS CELEBRATED ONLY AS THE BIRTHDAY OF
CHRIST, WITH SPECIAL MASS AND A SPECIAL DINNER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F122 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 |
Date learned: 11-09-1972